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Jul 2025
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Is It Normal to Feel Lonely? Fr. Mike on...

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Do you feel lost in your loneliness?

Fr. Mike reminds us that throughout Scripture, loneliness shows up again and again, even Jesus himself experienced deep moments of isolation. If you’re feeling alone, know that you’re not the only one. In your loneliness, you can unite your heart to Christ’s, who truly understands what you're going through.

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