Mass Readings What Thomas teaches us about building on Christ
Today's Mass readings unite Thomas's doubt with Paul's vision of the Church as God's temple, built on the apostles' witness.
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Mass Readings 
Prayer Veni Creator Spiritus: A 9th-century hymn invoking the Holy Spirit
Pray the Veni Creator Spiritus, a 9th-century Latin hymn invoking the Holy Spirit. Full text, attribution, and reflection for today.
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