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The Word of the Year You Need in 2024

by Fr. Mark Mary

If you don't already have a "word of the year" for 2024 (or if you're open to a second one), Fr. Mark-Mary has one for you: Confidence.

Here is why he's pretty sure that this is a good word for Catholics this year.

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