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Mar 2025
1h 7m

Knowing and Praying With Jesus

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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This week Fr. Michael talks about the importance of knowing Jesus and encountering Him in prayer. He talks about the need to encounter Him in our regular devotions like Divine Liturgy, Mass, Rosary, etc., but how we must also seek Him out in one-on-one prayer. Fr. Michael talks about resting in Jesus and the importance of that as we continue our spiritual jo ... Show More
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