Pray for a happy death? What does that mean?
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God, Government and the Common Good
enOctober 14, 2020
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About this Episode
Bishop Thomas Paprocki discusses extraordinary and unprecedented measures taken in response to the pandemic, and the impact on society, communities and individuals. Bishop Paprocki emphasizes access to churches and sacraments as a priority in the moral and legal order.
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