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January 9th: Genesis 9 & John 5:1-24

Alastair Roberts

January 9th: Genesis 9 & John 5:1-24

January 8, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

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

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