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With Advent 2024, the odd-numbered liturgical Cycle C begins. What does this entail?

Dec 1, 2024

By Abel Camasca

The liturgical calendar has a three-year cycle, repeating every three years, and which determines the biblical readings for Sunday Masses. Read more

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