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Jan 2024
6m 14s

What If God Doesn’t Exist?

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What if there were no God? What does that idea look like if you follow it to its logical conclusion? It ain't pretty.

Today, Fr. Mike shows us that meaning, dignity, and purpose come from the one who created everything. And the good news is that he made you on purpose, for a reason. And you matter.

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