The Council of Trent, the Reformation, and the Mass - Part Three

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Bread for the World

If the Eucharist truly is the "source and summit" of all life, it stands to reason that the Body of Christ must be at the heart of civilization itself. With society crumbling today, it is high time to return the Body of Christ to the center of our lives. 

Building the Benedict Option

Join the ICC for this three-part series in which we explore the themes of the "Benedict Option," learn about families doing their part by being radically open to life, and consider practical ways that we can form Christ-centered communities. 

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