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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas Eve Fast
"Adoration of the Shepherds", by El Greco
For those of you inclined to keep pre-1965 customs of the Church; until the mid 1960s, Dec 23 and Dec 24 were days of fast and abstinence. In my opinion, a fitting end to a penitential Advent.
Lift up your heads, for your redemption is at hand.
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