FBP 1012 - Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

Written By William Holtzinger

Me working at Fred Meyer during my time in college in the late 1980’s

Episode 1012 (15:02)

In this episode: Experiences of working at photo-electronics at Fred Meyer; Pace of life at seminary; Contrast with sounds and distractions at Incredible Universe; Ordinary time shows us Jesus' "ordinary" life; God comes to us mostly in the quiet ordinary

Music: “I Am Safe In You Alone”
(Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com)

Audio Produced on Logic Pro
Music: Suno.com

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William Holtzinger

I am a Catholic priest, ordained in 2000 for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.

https://frbill@frbill.org
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