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Mar 2024
1h 4m

Great & Holy Week Part 1

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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This week we're kicking off a three part series where we walk through the liturgies for Holy Week. Today's episode covers Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. References: The Year of Grace of the Lord by A Monk of the Eastern Church Great Lent by Fr. Alexander Schmemann Behold the Bridegroom Useless but not Worthless Monday Readings: Matt 21:18-43, Ezekiel ... Show More
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