Gerry O’Connor CSsR: Homily for Sunday 25 August 2024
These are weekly homilies shared by Fr. Gerard O’Connor C.S.s.R., at the Redemptorist Community, in Scala, Cork, Ireland. Gerry is a member of the ACP Leadership Team.
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