a conversation

Jan 1, 2023

Something a little different today, remembering the life and the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI.

His death gives us an opportunity to learn from his long life as a disciple of Jesus, and the holiday season giving many FFF followers a break from work and study might provide 45 minutes of space to listen to this podcast conversation between Siân Owen RSJ, Merv Duffy SM & John O’Connor.

Benedict – a conversation

 

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  1. Thank you all for this engaging podcast. You’ve given us a beautiful rounded story of your own insights into Benedict which help balance my rather nuanced thoughts about him.

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