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Daily Archives: 20 August 2026
“They can always hurt you more.”
I was looking around on the blog for things I had written about Doctor of the Church St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Today is his feast. I found something I wrote in 2022 about the FACT that… “They can always hurt … Read More
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Zelle donor “KB” on 15 Aug… thanks. I don’t have an email for you, so I can’t write a thank you note. Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – WHY? This helps to pay for … Read More
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