Avoiding Babylon

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Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! On Day 9 of our Advent meditations, we promise insights into the virtues of faith and obedience as exemplified by Mary, the new Eve. Drawing from the profound teachings of Bishop Jacques Bossuet, we reflect on Mary's acceptance of God's will an...

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Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! This episode first aired a little over 2 years ago. Eric Sammons joins us for an enlightening conversation about faith, family, and tradition. Offering wisdom from his book "The Jesse Tree," co-authored with his wife, Eric provides a unique per...