In this episode, Father Bill excerpt explores the dualities of moving and life changes, using the act of relocating as a metaphor for spiritual inventory and reassessment. He contrasts his biological family’s religious strictness with the soulful abundance and generosity of his surrogate family, the Bartos, who lived across the street. Father Bill defines the "soulful life" as one characterized by knowing one is beloved by God, extending grace and forgiveness to others, possessing a generous heart, and being willing to humbly seek wisdom through continuous questioning and listening. He concludes by urging listeners to embrace this "life that really is life," marked by love and sharing.
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