Pierced by a Sword

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Pierced by a Sword

FromAll Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

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Jan 30, 2019

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What was Mary thinking when she heard Simeon say to her, “A sword will pierce your soul also”? Edward Sri unpacks the Gospel account of Christ's Presentation in the Temple and helps us enter into this feast this week.

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Jan 30, 2019

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Join well-known theologian and author Edward Sri for weekly insights on understanding and living out the Catholic faith. Delve deeper into the Bible, prayer time, virtue, relationships, marriage and family and culture with practical reflections on all things Catholic. Don't just go through the motions. Live as an intentional Catholic, a disciple of Jesus Christ.

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