Why Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition

Why Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition

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Fr. Mike Reflects on 5 Years of The Bible in a Year

2026 marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year! Over the past five years, the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching listeners in more than 150 countries, becoming the #1 podcast in the U.S., and remaining the #1 religious podcast in the world, even fi ...  Show more

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