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The Gifts of the Magi, Christmas Gifts, My Gift for You
On December 18, 2010, I posted on this blog concerning the Visit of the Magi to the Holy Family in the Gospel According to Matthew, chapter 2. I noted the fact that Matthew’s account of the story doesn’t actually say … Continue reading →
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