Mass Readings Isaiah 1 and the sacrifice God actually wants from us
Today's Mass readings ask what kind of worship God desires. Isaiah 1 offers a stark answer that should unsettle us.
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Today's Mass readings ask what kind of worship God desires. Isaiah 1 offers a stark answer that should unsettle us.
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Mass Readings Today's Mass readings ask what kind of worship God desires. Isaiah 1 offers a stark answer that should unsettle us.
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