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Sacraments

"I Go to Mass, but it Feels Like Nothing Changes"

by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Photo by Heidi Erickson on Unsplash


The sacraments that Christ gave his church are powerful. They are life changing. But... they are not magic. 

Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection makes salvation possible for all of us. But there is one key ingredient that only you can supply. Fr. Mike encourages you to give that key ingredient to God today.

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