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Feb 2025
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Day 57: Hear, O Israel (2025)

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Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

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