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Burundi: Jean Paul – always being sure of God’s love

Apr 20, 2023

Jean Paul is a young man from Burundi who, in 2015, at a time of frequent internal conflict in the country, was ambushed and suffered life-threatening injuries. His experience tells of pain transformed by faith, and by loving support from many people around the world. His story became a firm foundation on which to bear witness to God's love.

Jean Paul is a young man from Burundi who, in 2015, at a time of frequent internal conflict in the country, was ambushed and suffered life-threatening injuries. His experience tells of pain transformed by faith, and by loving support from many people around the world. His story became a firm foundation on which to bear witness to God’s love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXLnHUqw5eA&list=PL9YsVtizqrYt2S6qrtBBS1Xu_B3p-juwd Copyright 2023 © CSC Audiovisivi

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