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Jan 2025
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Starting Fresh: The Symbolism of Jesus' ...

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 Is there an area of your life that you feel needs a new beginning?  Dr. Sri explains the significance of the upcoming feast of the Baptism of Jesus and shares practical takeaways as we begin to walk with Jesus in the new liturgical year.

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 The Baptism of the Lord teaches us that Jesus comes to give us new beginnings.
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