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Jun 2025
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Why We Need the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spir...

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As we approach the Feast of Pentecost, Dr. Sri explains the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: what they are, where they come from, and how they are important to our faith.

This episode was first released in May 2020.

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 The gifts of the Holy Spirit make you more docile to God's promptings in your life.
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