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O Mary, Conceived Without Sin
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Preparing for Christmas
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Hall
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
With this last Audience before the Christmas celebrations, we approach with trepidation and wonder...
Fourth Sunday and the Spirit of Advent
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On this the fourth and last...
Sunday Musical Offering: Three Emmanuels
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The Holy Shroud of Turin, Revisited
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