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Aug 2024
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Authenticity and Feeling Safe with Ivy G...

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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Today we're joined by special guest Ivy Gates. Ivy and Fr. Michael met each other on the #redbusbestbus during a Holy Land pilgrimage.

Ivy talks about authenticity and it's importance in her life. Fr. Michael shares some examples of Ivy living out her authentic self during pilgrimage and how that impacted him.

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