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Feb 2024
50m 6s

Collision of Themes

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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On this week's episode, Fr. Michael works through some ideas he has for a homily he's giving later that day. He talks about the need to be cognizant of the work God is doing in our lives, our heads, and our hearts.

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Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset
The Ladder of Divine Ascent by John Climacus

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