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  • Pray
      • Prayer Resources
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    • Sacraments
      • Baptism
      • Holy Communion
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      • Holy Matrimony
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      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Adoration
    • Liturgy & Worship
      • Altar Server
      • Art & Environment (Church Decor)
      • Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
      • Greeters
      • Lector
      • Music Ministry
      • Sacristans
      • Ushers
    • Holy Week & Easter
      • Fast, Pray & Give Alms
      • Lent
      • St. Joseph Table
      • May Crowning
  • Formation
      • Resources for Gender Issues
    • National Eucharistic Revival
      • Eucharistic Revival
      • Eucharistic Revival Prayer
      • National Website
    • Adults
      • Return
      • Be Formed
      • Contemplative Prayer
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      • Scripture Study & Reflection
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  • Shining the light of christ

    • A Reflection
      from Bishop Hicks

      My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

      There is no denying the importance of light to humanity. It brings comfort, warmth and growth. It leads us from darkness. It guides our journey.

      Of course, as Christian stewards, we recognize that Christ is the true “light of the world” (Jn 8:12), and equally important to those corporal, tangible benefits are the countless spiritual ones His special light provides. Each and every day ...
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