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St. John Chrysostom-All seek joy

By Catholic Digest on April 4, 2018

Wednesday within the Octave of Easter

All seek joy, but it is not found on earth.

— St. John Chrysostom

Quiet MomentSt. John ChrysostomWednesday within the Octave of Easter
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