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Fight the Good Fight of Faith
THE MEASURE
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How can I adequately express thanksgiving to God who has done so much in my life? I studied in a Catholic school run by Benedictine monks. Although I was in a monastic environment, as far as I was concerned my faith and relationship with God were just part of the curriculum. In fact, for the required daily Gospel reading, I used to copy my classmates' insights, just so I can say something for recitation.
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