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I used to be afraid of ghosts, it helped me to trust in God.

I used to be afraid of ghosts, it helped me to trust in God.

by An Nguyen Vu, SJ | Aug 17, 2022 | Art, Prayers, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 4 mins

The world of my childhood was a very enchanted one, where the supernatural seemed ready to jump out at you around every corner. To the six-year-old me, it was a mysterious and scary place. It didn’t exactly help that the house that we lived in was purportedly haunted....

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Did you know that today is the Church's birthday? Deacon Tommy O'Donnell reflects on Pentecost Sunday and the gifts we receive through the Holy Spirit. Based on the readings for Pentecost Sunday.

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