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Feb 2025
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Day 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of ...

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In today's reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50.

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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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