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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyPractical encouragement for prayer amid work, family and a crowded day.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyConnects ordinary difficulties and sacrifices with love of Christ and service of others.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
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Apostolic exhortation of 19 March 2018, Holy See English text
Pope Francis · 2018-03-19
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