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The readings for this Sunday’s Mass richly describe some essential qualities of faith and living in this world as a Christian. There are five fundamentals that can be seen: Wanting – The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith” (Luke 17:5-6). There’s an old saying that what you want, you get. Many doubt this, …
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