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May 10th: Deuteronomy 11 & Luke 6:39—7:10

Alastair Roberts

May 10th: Deuteronomy 11 & Luke 6:39—7:10

May 9, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

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Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).

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