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ADDOLORATA

Our Lady of Sorrows. Popular title of the Blessed Virgin, and object of special devotion among the faithful.

Wed22 January
Ordinary Time

Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time; Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (USA);

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Today is Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time. January 22 is also the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the day established by the Church of penance for abortion, has been formally named as the “

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