Episode 288: What Is Our Biggest Wound, Lord?

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue with their series on forever changing the way we make decisions, this week bringing to the Divine Physician, “What is our biggest wound?”

Scriptures to pray with:
John 5:2-9
1 Corinthians 13:1-17
Colossians: 3:1-7
Romans 12:9-18
Philippians 2:1-4

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Episode 288: What Is Our Biggest Wound, Lord?

You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

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MP3•Главная эпизода

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue with their series on forever changing the way we make decisions, this week bringing to the Divine Physician, “What is our biggest wound?”

Scriptures to pray with:
John 5:2-9
1 Corinthians 13:1-17
Colossians: 3:1-7
Romans 12:9-18
Philippians 2:1-4

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