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Earthen vessels and surpassing power

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“But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us.” — 2 Corinthians 4:7 One Saturday afternoon, I was hearing confessions at my regular weekend […]

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Father Federico Lombardi, SJ, director of the Vatican Press Office, met today with reporters to answer questions concerning yesterday’s surprising announcement of the Holy Father’s impending resignation. Catholic News Service has a very thorough report […]

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