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Caryll Houselander – The prayers of the Church are the age-long poetry of mankind, lifted above the perfection of poetry, for they are the prayer of Christ on earth.

By Catholic Digest on March 29, 2025

The prayers of the Church are the age-long poetry of mankind, lifted above the perfection of poetry, for they are the prayer of Christ on earth.

–Caryll Houselander
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