The Birth of St. John the Baptist

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The Birth of St. John the Baptist

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As the herald of Jesus, John directs people to prepare for the coming of the messiah. His birth, words and actions all point others to the Lord...and inspire us to do the same as modern days disciples. June 24, 2017 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

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Fr. Andrew Ricci, a priest of the Diocese of Superior, offers inspirational podcasts of homilies and talks given from a variety of pastoral settings. Fr. Andrew is currently the rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI. His website - Three Great Things - is found at www.studyprayserve.com

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