FBP 1017 - Temptations, Sins, and Trials

Written By William Holtzinger

Image of the initial findings of dry rot in the bathroom

Episode 1017 (16:02)

In this episode: Mistake/misunderstandings people make in the confessional surrounding Temptations, Sin, and Trials. Story example of a needed renovation at the parish house do to dry rot; How do we respond in difficult situations?

Music: “Lead Us In the Wilderness”
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FBP 1017 - Temptations, Sins, and Trials
Fr. William Holtzinger
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William Holtzinger

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

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