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Mar 2024
1h 5m

Creative Almsgiving

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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This week Fr. Michael reflects on the encounter of Simeon and Anna with the child Jesus when Jesus was presented in the Temple. Fr. Michael also shares some creative ideas for almsgiving that you can incorporate during the Great Fast and even throughout the year.

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