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December 18, 2017

My Soul Rejoices Through the Darkness

December 18, 2017/ Shemaiah Gonzalez
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'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel' is a somber sounding hymn, made more solemn in the darkened church, lit only with candles as we wait for Christ's birth.  

Read my reflection for Catholic News Service's Faith Alive Series 

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