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Dr. K's Weekly Roundup, February 21 Edition

Dr. K's Weekly Roundup, February 21 Edition

Milestones; Fore-Lent; Guitar Wonder; Francis and Vance; Liturgical Lessons; Favorite Articles & Videos; Two New Books; Holy Week

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Happy feast (shortly) of the Chair of St. Peter! We’re also in the short but crucial season of Pre-Lent or Fore-Lent, also called Septuagesimatide. People ask every year why we say “Septuagesima” (70th) and “Sexagesima” (60th) and “Quinquagesima” (50th) when the numbers don’t add up. Fr. Z offers a clear and concise explanation.1 If you wish to know more…

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