A few years ago I was reading one of the “Non-Biblical Readings” for the Season of Advent in my Breviary, and this writing really struck me. It was written by St. Irenaeus, a Second Century bishop in his book, “Against Heresies.” Well, the writing inspired me to discuss it with our 5th Graders in our public school religion class. And the day’s topic was “The Beatitudes.” The attached is that revelation . . .

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EPHPHATHA
(Mk_7:34)
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