HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
HOMILY THEME: BE LIKE LITTLE CHILDREN
BY: Fr. Mike Lagrimas
HOMILY: Feast of Santo Niño
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YEAR C: HOMILY/REFLECTION FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2)
YEAR C: HOMILY/REFLECTION FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TOPIC: BECOMING CHILDLIKE
BY: Fr. Mike Lagrimas
(Feast of Santo Niño)
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