Best Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Meet Aleksandr Jovic! 59:41

3h ago59:41

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Aleksandr Jovic just made his directorial debut with the documentary, Beyond the Peak. He has spent years in Hollywood, working in various roles in both production and post-production. Get to know Aleksandr, and learn about his lenten documentary!By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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All Saints Day 16:03

8h ago16:03

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Aubree’s curious about All Saints Day, and so are we! Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about it…By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Kristi Tartara! 57:17

3d ago57:17

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Kristi grew up with a Yiayia who truly lived the faith. In one of the hardest experiences of Kristi’s life, she was diagnosed with MS and Lyme. She relied on prayer, like Yiayia, and this struggle led to her true calling - author and illustrator of Orthodox children’s books!By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Sewing It All Together 13:34

7d ago13:34

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As Pascha comes to its conclusion with Ascension and then Pentecost, we consider how all of these feasts fit together in God’s great plan for us. God loves us and wants to be united to us — and Jesus ascending into heaven is a big part of that!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Filmmaker, Evan Mann! 1:00:17

10d ago1:00:17

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Evan and his wife discovered Orthodoxy in 2008 and soon established Otherworldly Productions, a video production company specializing in quirky commercials (Adidas, Clif Bar). Now, they're focused on Facing Phantoms, a feature-length documentary on the beauty of Orthodoxy.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Fr. Michael Pejovic! 59:44

17d ago59:44

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With years of experience in prison ministry, Fr. Michael Pejovic serves as a Prison Relationship Manager for OCPM, responding to the spiritual needs of prisoners and supporting the community surrounding them. Serbian-American, he serves as an OCA priest in New Jersey.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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St. Luke of Crimea 14:45

21d ago14:45

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In this episode, Elissa and Kristina answer a special request from listener Luke to talk about none other than St. Luke of Crimea!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Family of Saints: Two Gregorys and a Basil 18:24

1M ago18:24

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In this episode, we’ll meet two of St. Emmelia’s very famous and distinguished sons, and one of their friends.By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Fr. Nick Anton! 1:00:37

1M ago1:00:37

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Fr. Nick specializes in negotiation, diplomacy, peacemaking, and change leadership. He has used those gifts in service to the GOA, the Patriarch of Constantinople, the Assembly of Bishops, and the UN––and now he's part of the effort to translate the Divine Liturgy into ASL.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Family of Saints: Two Macrinas and Emmelia 17:16

1M ago17:16

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Elissa and Kristina had a request for the life of St. Emmelia — but it’s hard to talk about her without discussing the whole family! So this time, we’ll talk about Macrina, Macrina and Emmelia, but next time, we’ll talk about Gregory, Gregory and Basil!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Emanuel Burke! 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

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Artist Emanuel Burke found Orthodoxy through icons. His art, rooted in Orthodox tradition, portrays saints in fresh ways, exploring the boundaries of light and dark, life and death, and sketching out the path of salvation. He and his wife, Yam, have 3 young children.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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The Holy Myrrhbearers 20:31

2M ago20:31

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Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!Originally released April 20, 2023By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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The Harrowing of Hades 17:23

2M ago17:23

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This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get us ready for Pascha by asking: how exactly did Jesus trample down death by death? What does that mean?Originally released April 15, 2021By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Jonathan Jackson from Unsung Hero! 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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You know Jonathan Jackson from General Hospital, Tuck Everlasting and Nashville -- but now get to know him as a fellow Orthodox Christian. We'll talk about his faith, his role in the upcoming film, Unsung Hero, and his new album, The Harrowing of Hell.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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St. Dorothy of Kashin 12:32

2M ago12:32

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Kristina and Elissa received another special request: this week, we will be learning the story of St. Dorothy of Kashin, who lived in the ruins!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Richard Ramsey, Director of Unsung Hero ! 59:05

2M ago59:05

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Richard Ramsey co-wrote and co-directed the feature film, Unsung Hero. He and his brother, John, make comedic short films which have been featured in numerous film festivals. Richard and his wife live in Nashville and have five children (all named after Beatles songs).By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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The Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt 10:35

2M ago10:35

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On Sunday we commemorate St. Mary of Egypt, whose life was not always saintly. That’s why she is such a favorite in the Church, actually—she is a wonderful example of how we can turn our lives around when we truly repent.Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith…

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Meet Fr. John Kowalczyk! 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

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Fr. John Kowalczyk serves as chaplain at S.C.I. Waymart’s Forensic Treatment Center. He is an executive member of the board of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), and advocates for prison inmates in need of Christ and pastoral care.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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St. Ignatius 18:31

2M ago18:31

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In this episode, we’ll get to know St. Ignatius the God-bearer — for Ephrem’s brother!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Michael Baclig! 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

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Michael is a husband and father of three, a parish council president, the son of an Orthodox priest, and the President of The Antiochian Men. We'll hear his story and learn why and how he founded this impressive new group.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Eleanor Herman! 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

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Eleanor is a delightful woman whose deep faith has carried her through tragedy, including the loss of her sweet son. A wife and mother, she works in the banking industry and has taught Sunday School, sung in the choir, and baked prosphora.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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St. Ephraim Teaches Us to Find God 11:27

3M ago11:27

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In this third episode on St. Ephraim, Elissa and Kristina look at some interesting things he said about where we can find God.By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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The Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim 12:13

3M ago12:13

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As we begin Great Lent, let’s think about what the words we’re praying in the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim really mean, and why we’re praying them!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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St. Ephraim the Syrian 14:32

3M ago14:32

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One of our listeners requested an episode on his name saint, the very wonderful St. Ephraim the Syrian, and we were so happy to oblige!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Presvytera Melanie DeStefano ! 1:01:34

4M ago1:01:34

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Pres. Melanie and her husband, Fr. Joseph, have one son, Michael Seraphim, whose special needs greatly impact his health and independence. She works to encourage families who face similar challenges and to dispel cultural stigmas associated with disabilities.Το offer your support for the Accessible Liturgy Translation project click assemblyofbishop…

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The Holy Prophet Micah 15:36

4M ago15:36

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We have another episode based on a listener request! Join us as we talk about the wonderful Prophet Micah.By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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St. Prisca (and St. Priscilla!) 17:01

4M ago17:01

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We have a special listener request from Leia, so we are talking about the life of St. Prisca todayBy Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Fr. Eugen Rosu! 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

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Fr. Eugen is the author of Church Ministries on a Shoestring Budget, a subject he knows well, having established mission churches in Pittsburgh, PA, and Columbus, OH. A husband and father, he has been a priest for 32 years, and speaks on Pastoral Theology and other topics.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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St. Ita of Limerick and All Ireland 14:38

4M ago14:38

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This week, Kristina and Elissa are taking requests! Elizabeth wants to know about St. Ita of Ireland, so this episode covers the story of this wonderworking Saint’s life.By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Michael Witcoff! 59:03

5M ago59:03

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Michael Witcoff is one of Elissa's AHOS classmates. He grew up Jewish, and then became a Freemason, before converting to Orthodox Christianity. His book ‘On The Masons And Their Lies’ was written to help communicate the fraternity’s incompatibility with Christianity.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Marie Reba ! 59:10

5M ago59:10

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Marie is cradle Orthodox from the coal region of Pennsylvania. She married her best friend and they have three adult children. She is outgoing and fun, and works as a Medical Assistant. Her family was always active in the Church, laying a firm foundation for her.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Evening Prayer

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In this final episode of the series on Orthodox prayers, Kristina and Elissa take a look at how the Church teaches us to lay down our cares and settle in for the night.By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Morning Prayer of the Optina Elders 17:39

5M ago17:39

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Kristina and Elissa begin the new year with a prayer for the new day!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Katherine Hyde! 58:22

5M ago58:22

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Katherine is a wonderful author, and has been an editor at Ancient Faith since 1993. She has written several children's books, as well as the Crime with the Classics series of traditional mysteries for adults. She and her husband have recently moved to the Pacific Northwest.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Christopher Gonzalez-Aden ! 56:19

6M ago56:19

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Christopher is a figurative artist working primarily in a type of Biblical Narrative. He has a degree in Drawing and Painting from Biola University and has been a work-from-home artist and homeschooler. He and his wife lead the Burial Society ministry at their parishBy Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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The Magi 12:41

6M ago12:41

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Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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The Nativity Kontakion 19:19

6M ago19:19

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In this episode, Elissa and Kristina look at how St. Romanos tells the whole story of Christ’s birth, in just a few short sentences!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Fr. Patrick O’ Grady! 57:45

6M ago57:45

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Fr. Patrick is Elissa's Liturgical Theology professor at AHOS, and author of Come, Let Us Worship. Though he grew up Protestant in New Jersey, he spent most of his life as an Orthodox priest on the West CoastBy Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Jimmy (Santiago) Garcia ! 58:36

7M ago58:36

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For 22 years, Jimmy (Santiago) Garcia has worked as Operations Coordinator, Director and Child Care Administrator at a long-term residential program for at-risk teens. A convert to Orthodoxy and church school teacher, he and his wife, Veronica, are raising two grandkids.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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The Lord Is My Shepherd 12:24

7M ago12:24

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Kristina and Elissa take a deeper look at one of our most beloved prayers — Psalm 22/23 — and ask what experiences might have inspired David to write this.By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Kh. Kelleylynn Barberg! 56:27

7M ago56:27

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Kh. Kelleylynn is a gifted photographer and the administrator at St. Athanasius Academy. She is the mother of five and wife to Fr. Raphael in New York state. Funny and soulful, Kelleylynn loves deeply and is an engaging and compassionate woman you'll enjoy getting to know.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Giving Thanks in Liturgy 13:24

7M ago13:24

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In honor of Thanksgiving, Kristina and Elissa are thinking about giving thanks — and about why the word for Holy Communion or Eucharist means “Thanksgiving”!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Dr. Pano Kanelos ! 1:00:10

7M ago1:00:10

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Dr. Pano Kanelos is the Founding President of the University of Austin. He previously served as President of St. John’s College, Annapolis. Pano is a Shakespeare scholar, a husband and father, and an active member of his Greek Orthodox parish in Austin, Texas.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Lord, have mercy! 11:56

7M ago11:56

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In this episode, Kristina and Elissa explore how mighty this tiny prayer can be.By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Drew Chancey ! 59:06

7M ago59:06

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Drew Chancey is the author of Goodnight, Child of God, and writes a semi-monthly poetry newsletter. Drew and his wife Brittney, along with their four children, live in Tulsa, and attend Holy Apostles Orthodox Church where Drew sings in the men's choir.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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The Lord’s Prayer 14:07

8M ago14:07

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As we begin a new series on the common prayers we say all the time, we begin with a really big one: The Lord’s Prayer!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Simon Nelson! 54:24

8M ago54:24

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Simon is a soil science graduate student as well as a husband and a new father. In addition to studying and helping his wife with the baby he also works with Ancient Faith on live-streaming shows on YouTube.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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O All Holy Trinity 13:34

8M ago13:34

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This week, Elissa and Kristina explore the “O All Holy Trinity” and the various lovely things it teaches!By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal 15:32

8M ago15:32

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You've probably prayed this prayer many times - but do you know who it is referring to? Who exactly is Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal?By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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O Heavenly King 13:39

8M ago13:39

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As Kristina and Elissa explore the prayers we pray every day, they explore why we open with this prayer to the Holy Spirit.By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio

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