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Dec 2024
19m 9s

St. John of the Cross

Augustine Institute
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Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger to discuss Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross. This discussion touches on St. John of the Cross's life, his teaching on prayer, and his example of holiness.

 

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