Best Friars Podcasts (2024)

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14 Of 14 | Conclusion: The Solitude of the Heart 42:12

3h ago42:12

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The truth about ourselves and God can only be discovered when we stand before God in the solitude of our own heart. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Rebuild to Reconsecrate 49:44

2d ago49:44

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Episode 236 - Rebuild to Reconsecrate, Series on the Sons in the Son (Part 1) What does restoration or reconsecration look like, why do we need it? Restoration and reconsecration mean finding our lives once again in Christ and putting Jesus right at the center of our lives. It means to desire to grow, go deeper, and learn again that God is our Fath…

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13 Of 14 | Darkness: When God Disappears 44:21

3h ago44:21

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Is it possible that God disappears from our life? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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12 Of 14 | Charity: To Love as Jesus Loved Us 38:40

3h ago38:40

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How did Jesus love us? By dying for us. Therefore, if we are to love one another as Jesus loved us then we must die for one another. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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11 Of 14 | Solitude: Alone With 38:16

3h ago38:16

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Solitude is not isolating oneself or running away from God and life. Rather, solitude is opening ourselves more deeply and running towards God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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10 Of 14 | Silence: Our Greatest Need 44:56

3h ago44:56

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Silence, in Christian spirituality, always means listening. Without this listening, this silence, we will never be able to hear God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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9 Of 14 | Prayer: A Relationship of Love 39:40

3h ago39:40

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The most important question regarding our life of prayer is this: Do you believe that God loves you? How you answer that question will determine the depth or lack of depth of your prayer life. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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8 Of 14 | Mother: The Secret of Mary 34:14

3h ago34:14

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Mary is the "secret" of the spiritual life. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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7 Of 14 | Weakness: Our Greatest Strength 43:05

3h ago43:05

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Our own essential weakness and God's love are the way things really are. Can we allow this to become a source of grace in our lives? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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6 Of 14 | Vigilance: Staying Awake 39:13

3d ago39:13

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By practicing vigilance not only do we guard our hearts and minds from voices that are not of God, but we also wake up to the presence of God and make ourselves more receptive to his grace and action in our lives. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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5 Of 14 | The Fire of God's Love 39:32

7m ago39:32

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Purification is God's mercy in our lives. Are we open to receive it? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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4 Of 14 | Repentance: Embracing Jesus 33:50

8m ago33:50

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Repentance is more than avoiding sin. To truly repent we must also seek Jesus passionately. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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3 Of 14 | Openness: The Beginning 38:12

10m ago38:12

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In order to follow God more deeply we must leave behind that which we are familiar with and comfortable with in order to open ourselves to the mystery of God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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2 Of 14 | Indwelling: Finding God Within 36:43

2d ago36:43

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The divine indwelling, God's presence in our souls, reminds us that the spiritual life is ultimately an inside job. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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1 Of 14 | Divinization: God's Desire For Us 39:06

14m ago39:06

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God desires to share his entire life with us. Do you believe this for yourself? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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THE FRUIT OF COOPERATING WITH GRACE 10:35

3d ago10:35

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We need God's grace. God's grace invites our cooperation. The fruit of cooperating with grace is love. Mother Teresa once said, "Love is a fruit in season at all times and within the reach of every hand.Anyone may gather it and no limit is set. Everyone can reach this love through meditation, prayer, sacrifice, and an intense inner life." Podcast b…

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How To Go To Spiritual Direction 51:00

7d ago51:00

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What is spiritual direction really about and how do we do it? Nowadays it seems that there is an increasing trend of people who are seeking spiritual direction however there aren't a lot of spiritual directors to help us with that. In today's episode, we're gonna try and explain what is spiritual direction, who needs it, and what would be the best …

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On Beauty 46:01

14d ago46:01

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How do you experience beauty and how are you moved by it? God presents to us the gift of the beauty of the world. Beauty is usually in the eye of the beholder, and we all experience and see beauty differently. But at the same time, it is commonly an experience of awe and wonder before the other or before the world. We are invited to be more open to…

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THE MEANING OF THE MIRACLE OF THE SUN 15:04

16d ago15:04

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The Eucharist ties together the great miracles at Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Know Your Heart 49:41

21d ago49:41

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If you don't value something, does it mean it's not really valuable to others or to the world? Our life experiences form us and our hearts respond in different ways particularly where there are areas of something that we didn't experience or something that we grew up without in our life. We can have a coping mechanism or a defense mechanism of numb…

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SAINT FRANCIS AND PRAYING FOR PEACE 13:55

25d ago13:55

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Lord make me an instrument of your peace! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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San Francesco 45:58

28d ago45:58

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What's your experience of St. Francis? You might know St. Francis in a different way or may have a different experience of St. Francis, but in this episode, we're gonna look at the life of St. Francis through the lens of the CFR brothers themselves and highlight what part of St. Francis' life stands out in their own lives. This episode gives a deep…

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Discerning God's Work in You 53:19

1M ago53:19

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The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com! Purchase tickets for Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story here: …

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LIFE IS A TEST 10:21

1M ago10:21

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In the biblical world view this life is seen as a test. Jesus invites us to look into our own hearts and follow him. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Listening To Jesus 9:03

1M ago9:03

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God is very different from us. If we don't take the time to listen to him, we will most likely miss him. A Sunday homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR in Albuquerque, NM.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Discerning God's Voice 53:35

1M ago53:35

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How do I hear and know God's Voice? God desires to break into our lives and speak with us—to communicate with us. But most of the time, what that looks like can be quite unclear. That is why it's important that we are able to discern how God speaks. In this episode, we're gonna look at some practical ways to hear and know the voice of God and see h…

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TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS AT GROUND ZERO 14:37

2M ago14:37

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The readings and prayers for the feast day of The Triumph of the Cross are mysterious and profound. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Learning God's Voice 45:50

2M ago45:50

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How can we bring our feelings to the Lord? Once we have a sense of what we are feeling and why we are feeling that way, this would be the next step that we're invited to do—to turn to Jesus in prayer in great faith and trust then relate and bring these feelings to him and let him respond to it. In this episode, we'll talk about how we can relate ou…

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Episode #258: Storm Manager Lukas Ray 1:32:31

2M ago1:32:31

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Roy and Donavan discuss what the Padres receive if Jackson Merrill wins the Rookie of the Year award. Old Friend Lake Bachar makes his MLB debut with the Marlins. Braedon Karpathios is Cal League player of the Month.A: Durfee, Costello, Roberts and King all rakingA+: Tyler Robertson has returned of fire!!AA: Baez earns his fourth win.AAA: Sandridge…

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THE MEANING OF HIS MIRACLES 16:48

2M ago16:48

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The miracles performed by Jesus were not entertaining magic tricks, rather salvific signs. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Building On Rock 45:29

2M ago45:29

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Why do we feel a certain way? This would be a great question to ask ourselves once we identify and name what we feel. It's good to learn what's ultimately at stake in every emotion, test, or situation we encounter and understand why it's so important to us. This episode talks about some practical examples and applications of how we can dive deeper …

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MORE THAN RULES 12:28

2M ago12:28

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Jesus invites us to go beyond mere external observances into the heart of love. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Episode #257: Dylan Sinn Interview 43:48

2M ago43:48

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TinCaps Beat writer Dylan Sinn returns to the Show.Dylan talks about the impact first time manager Mike Daly has on the team.We go down the roster and touch on several players that are now in AA. Henry Baez, Bradgley Rodriguez and Romeo Sanabria.Dylan then tells us how Jagger Haynes kept his focus early in the season when he struggled. Joshua Mears…

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Emotions and Jesus 50:15

2M ago50:15

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How do you feel? And why do emotions matter? Valuing the emotional life as important, they are an intrinsic part of us. Emotions are neutral in nature but how we respond to them can be both fruitful and dangerous, this is why knowing how to navigate them is vital in our human life. In this episode, we'll talk about the importance of emotions, the r…

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Episode #256: Clutch Kings and a Berzerk Bat Dog 56:52

2M ago56:52

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Merrill and Profar are the Clutch Kings!!. Joshua Mears is promoted to San Antonio. Lily the bat dog does what she wants!!A: Sean Barnett & B.Y. Choi hit their first Affiliate Home runsA+: The pitching is Primo and Salas continues to rake.AA: Cole Cummings has a career day.AAA: Kollar Cools for a game & Cosgrove continues his run.…

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WHO IS YOUR LORD? 14:51

2M ago14:51

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Do we believe and trust in Jesus even when we don't understand or like what he says? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Know Thyself 50:38

2M ago50:38

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How much do you know about yourself? This might be a good starting point to ask ourselves in our interior life pilgrimage. From self-protection to self-acceptance, to self-possession, and ultimately to self-gift, it's a journey to know oneself. And the beauty of being in prayer with the Lord is that we're growing in self-knowledge and self-acceptan…

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Episode #255: A Walk-Off Blast, A No-Hitter, and Lamar King, Jr. 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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Ryan Bergert wins Texas League pitcher of the Week. California League managers name Leodalis De Vries most exciting player in the league.A: Karp walks in off, Lamar King InterviewA+: Braden Nett delivers career high strikeouts.AA: Missions throw a combined No-Hitter.AAA: Kollar hit's 100 Innings pitched…

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THE EUCHARIST IN CONTEXT 14:27

3M ago14:27

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We have just begun a year of Eucharistic Mission following on the heels of the great Eucharistic Congress. It is time to go deeper in our understanding of this most precious gift. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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The Solitude Of The Heart 42:30

3M ago42:30

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The truth about ourselves and God can only be known and experienced when we stand alone before God and enter into the solitude of the heart. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Openness Before God 45:05

3M ago45:05

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What if there is more to life than what I am perceiving right now? Openness before God takes us beyond ourselves to the living God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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SEEK 2024 50:30

3M ago50:30

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What do you do when God comes to you in mystery? If we are willing to search for God in the mysteries of suffering, the ordinary, and the sacraments, hidden somewhere in there, we can find medicines. God uses these mysteries to communicate medicines, for our transformation, our holiness, the things we most deeply need to grow, change, heal, and bec…

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Episode #254: Merrill Madness, Farewells, and New Faces 1:05:15

3M ago1:05:15

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Donavan and Roy discuss Jackson Merrill's phenomenal week. Players are released and players moving up the system.De Vries and Mendez are players of the month in the California league.A: New Kids on the BlockA+: Ethan Salas is heating upAA: Romeo Sanabria hit's first AA homerAAA: Omar Cruz CruisingBy Donavan and Roy

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HOW TO GET MORE GRACE 14:48

3M ago14:48

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"From the moment that a sacrament is celebrated in accordance with the intention of the Church, the power of Christ and his Spirit acts in and through it, independently of the personal holiness of the minister. Nevertheless, the fruits of the sacraments also depend on the disposition of the one who receives them" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1…

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EUCHARIST MEANS HE LOVES US 13:02

3M ago13:02

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In the wake of the great Eucharistic Congress we delve deeper into what the Eucharist means for us. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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He Knows Your Name 41:41

3M ago41:41

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Series on "Mysteries & Medicine" by Fr. Isaiah, CFR (Part 4) Are you able to see the goodness of God? We are invited to trust and surrender that God is good and is always with us, to be rooted in the truth that God is Father, that He knows us, that He is good, and that He loves us. This is the fourth and last episode on the Mysteries & Medicine alb…

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GOD INVITES US 16:49

3M ago16:49

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Jesus could have made bread fall from the heavens like manna, but he chose to accept the meager offerings of a child. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Episode #253: Trade Deadline Aftermath! 1:02:49

3M ago1:02:49

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Donavan and Roy breakdown the trades.Draft signings.Players moving up the system.Madfriars interview with Henry Baez.ACL: Humberto Cruz gets going.A: De Vries homers and Campbell walks it off!A+: Haynes Shines, Salas is heating up. AA: Lizarraga goes career long outing.AAA: Kollar Debut'sBy Donavan and Roy

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From Me to You 50:23

3M ago50:23

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Series on "Mysteries & Medicine" by Fr. Isaiah, CFR (Part 3) Have you experienced being confined in self-centeredness? Sometimes we can have a pretty self-focused approach to our lives where it's all about what we need or what we want. But the invitation for us in this Exodus is to always move towards someone else, towards relationship, towards God…

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Weakness: Our Greatest Strength 47:12

3M ago47:12

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Our own essential weakness and God's love are the way things really are. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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