Show Notes
In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest co-host Sarah, an attendee of Ancient Faith's 2025 Lampstand Institute, to answer your questions about prioritizing personal growth vs. spiritual practice when trying to draw closer to Christ, how to prepare oneself when for frequent Communion, the role of guardian angels in our spiritual lives, and more!
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