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Mar 2025
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Day 66: True God and True Man (2025)

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Day 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity (2026)
Did you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgica ... Show More
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Day 163: Summary of the Liturgy (2026)
In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can ... Show More
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Day 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2026)
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