Catholic Rural Life

Animals at the Manger

Donkeys were unassuming, yet highly important creatures to the rhythms of both urban and agricultural life in Biblical times. Although not as prevalent in use today as they were thousands of years ago, they have proven to be quite useful particularly in guarding herds from foxes or wolves.

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A Prayer in Advent

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Small Towns. Big Smiles: The Faithful Witness of Rural Youth

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The Meaning of Advent (Part 1)

by Brenda Rudolph

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