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Father Jonathan invites us to more deeply understand Jesus’ identity—and what it says about our own identity. Readings from December 14, 2025.

You can watch the video version of this episode, as well as discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

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Father Jonathan invites us to more deeply understand Jesus’ identity—and what it says about our own identity. Readings from December 14, 2025.

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