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May 2024
1h 6m

Word from a Poustinik: Imperfection

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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This week Mother Natalia talks about imperfection and recognizing that we will always be imperfect, following a retreat she gave at Wyoming Catholic College. She and Fr. Michael talk about the externals of our prayer practice, both personal prayer and prayer during Diving Liturgy or Mass. They talk about how our relationship with Christ should grow and devel ... Show More
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