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Confession and Self-Examination: Augustine: The Confessions as Spiritual Practice

By Augustine of HippoSource: Augustine of Hippo - Confessions (Public Domain)197 words

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine: The Confessions as Spiritual Practice

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Psalm 139:23-24 Psalm 32:5 1 John 1:9

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