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Holistic Care: Serving Both Body and Spirit
Fr. Matthias Shehad explains the holistic approach of the Church in serving both body and spirit. He emphasizes that simply providing financial help or food is not enough unless it is accompanied by spiritual nourishment, aiming to offer eternal life and true salvation. Fr. Matthias highlights how Christ sent the apostles to minister to people comprehensively—healing the sick, casting out demons, feeding the hungry—so they could be ready to receive the spiritual teachings. Meeting physical needs is essential to prepare individuals for spiritual growth and deeper faith. The message focuses on…
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