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Blessing of the Sea. Photo courtesy of St Mary Star of the Sea parish.

The annual Assumption tradition of blessing the sea

Aug 13, 2020

For hundreds of years, Catholic parishes in coastal cities have participated in the tradition of blessing the sea and praying... Read more

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