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Apr 2025
55m 7s

Paradoxes Giving Humility

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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This week Fr. Michael talks about prayer, fasting, and alms-giving in relation to the Great Fast and the paradoxes that exist within each of those. He talks about humility and how we can find a paradox within our humility as well. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodreads Group Fr. Michael's Twitter Ch ... Show More
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