FBP 1028 - Orphans No More

Written By William Holtzinger

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Episode 1028 (12:21)

In this episode: Fr. Bill shares a story of a friend feeling orphaned; Fr. Bill's experience of losing his parents; The “Orphan Trains “of the 1800's; The promise of Jesus not to leave us as orphans; Christ is present in us in various ways

Music: “I Will Not Leave You Orphans”
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FBP 1028 - Orphans No More
FBP 1028 - Orphans No More

In this episode: Fr. Bill shares a story of a friend feeling orphaned; Fr. Bill's experience of losing his parents; The “Orphan Trains “of the 1800's; The promise of Jesus not to leave us as orphans; Christ is present in us in various ways

FBP 1027 - Prepare A Place
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FBP 1025 - Walking In The Light
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FBP 1022 - Trust In The Cross

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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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