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'Hope and Faith' Video Series Week 4

Posted on April 30, 2020 in: News, Reflections, FaithSparks

'Hope and Faith' Video Series Week 4

As the Lenten Series has ended, the Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.

This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl, Director of the Office of Faith Events, speaks about the Beatitudes in light of the coronavirus. Andrea reminds us how each of us is fulfilling the call of the Gospel during this difficult pandemic.

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