Gerry O’Connor CSsR, ACP Leadership Team: Homily for 25th Sunday – Humility
Gerry O’Connor CSsR, ACP Leadership team in his weekly video homily. This Sunday is the 25th Sunday of the Year. The theme is Humility.
Link to homily:
Gerry O’Connor CSsR, ACP Leadership team in his weekly video homily. This Sunday is the 25th Sunday of the Year. The theme is Humility.
Link to homily:
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