Why Catholics Exalt the Cross

Why Catholics Exalt the Cross

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Trusting the Father's Heart

Do you really believe in the Father's love for you? The devil's main tactic is to sow doubt in our hearts about God the Father—causing us to question the Father’s goodness, His love, and His care for us. Dr. Sri explains how to grow in greater trust in our Heavenly Father and sur ...  Show more

How God the Father Sees You

Many Catholics call God "Father," but few truly experience the depth of His fatherly love in their daily lives. Dr. Sri explores how Scripture—especially the opening chapters of Genesis—reveals the heart of our Heavenly Father: a Father who delights in us, provides for us, sees o ...  Show more

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