Presentation of the Lord

HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Vatican Basilica Wednesday, 2 February 2011 http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/homilies/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_hom_20110202_vita-consacrata_en.html Dear Brothers and…

Presentation of the Lord

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