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Feb 2024
47m 14s

Confusing our Prejudices

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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This week Fr. Michael uses the story of Zacchaeus as inspiration for this week's episode. He talks about the childlikeness found in Zacchaeus as well as his curiosity. Fr. Michael talks about all the ways that Zacchaeus' sin is pointed out to us in the Gospel, yet we see his quick repentance and conversion.

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Luke 19: 1-10

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