Simon Van Booy...I like stories very much, ” the priest said. “They help me understand myself better.
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I like stories very much,†the priest said. “They help me understand myself better.� Everyone has a story to tell and we all have something to learn from those who have come before us. Whether it is about how they were able to overcome adversity or what insight could be gained from their mistakes, stories help us to understand ourselves and other people and should be encouraged and appreciated as such.
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