Don't Despair... Embrace the Struggle

Update: 2025-09-10

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Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on the Nativity of the Theotokos, and the lessons from it that we can use to help embrace our struggles. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/.

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Don't Despair... Embrace the Struggle

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Don't Despair... Embrace the Struggle

Fr. Philip LeMasters

Don't Despair... Embrace the Struggle