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CHURCHMAN

A popular term for a member of the clergy, often applied to members of the hierarchy. Generally refers to a high-ranking prelate, e.g., a cardinal, especially to distinguish him from leaders in political society.

Fri21 March
Lent

Friday of the Second Week of Lent

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Today’s first reading and Gospel draw a parallel between Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers and Jesus, the well-beloved Son of the Father, put to death by the religious leaders of the Jews. Together with the prediction of the passion there is here the condemnation of the wicked servants of God whose proud…

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