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National Advent Woman — Bringing Hope and Comfort Throughout the Year
More Catholics are finding spiritual gifts to give at Christmas, such as a comforting holy card of Our Lady holding St. Juan Diego.
BY DARIA SOCKEY Register Correspondent
December 10-16, 2006 Issue |
Posted 12/7/06 at 8:00 AM
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Joyce Pfaffinger wasn’t used to
receiving collect calls at the ordering line of the In the Arms of Mary
apostolate bookstore. But something told her to accept one.
It turned out to be from Allen M.,
an inmate at the State Correctional Institution. He spoke haltingly. “I’m
standing here, holding this picture that a nun gave me,” he said.
The picture was of Our Lady of
Guadalupe embracing St. Juan Diego, kneeling before her holding up empty hands.
Allen would be...
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