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O Woman Full of Grace

In You, O woman full of grace The angelic choirs, and the human race All creation rejoices. O sanctified temple, mystical paradise, and glory of virgins. In You, O woman full of grace All creation rejoices. All praise be to … Continue reading

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We Welcome the Myrrhbearers and the Doubters

(first published in April, 2011) There is a wonderful term for the women who prepared Jesus’ body for burial – the Myrrhbearing Women. These were the women, including Mary Magdalene, who faithfully followed Jesus in his final troubled days, stood … Continue reading

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