Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses how faith and reason are foundational to what we believe as Catholics. Recognizing the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to the Church at Pentecost, the Archbishop reveals how we can grow closer to God and experience the effects of the Holy Spirit.

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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he explores the sacrament of Holy Orders and explains how Holy Orders invigorates the Church. With the upcoming ordination of one transitional deacon and three priests, discover how these men give witness to sacrificial service and are called to image Christ, the suffering servant.

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Bishop Peter Smith and special guest Alex Nelson, discuss the annual Archbishop's Catholic Appeal and it's mission to support the well-being and health of the entire local Church in Western Oregon. Alex Nelson serves as the stewardship and development officer for the Archdiocese of Portland. Bishop Smith and Alex discuss how things such as seminarians' education and formation, retired clergy, schools and many parish programs benefit greatly from the annual ACA. For more: https://advance.archdpdx.org/

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