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SAINTS & HOLIDAYS

saints & holidays

Saints are deceased Christians who loved God, others, and/or creation especially well. Celebrating Saints honors those who have gone on before us in the Christian journey and provides us an opportunity to reflect on our own life of faith. Holidays are secular celebrations such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. 

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