St. Monica

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St. Monica

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Apr 18, 2022

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Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine.

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Apr 18, 2022

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Have you ever wanted to learn more about the men and women the Catholic Church officially recognize as saints? In these interviews, scripture scholars from the Augustine Institute dive into the lives of the Saints to help all the faithful come to a deeper understanding of those heroic men and women who have been transformed by the love of God. In this Catholic podcast, learn about St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Philip Neri, St. Catherine of Siena, and many more.

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