Presentation of the Lord

HOMILY OF JOHN PAUL II Friday, 2 February 2001 V Day of Consecrated Life http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/homilies/2001/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_20010202_presentation-lord_en.html “Come,…

Presentation of the Lord

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Presentation of the Lord

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Presentation of the Lord

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