From the First Sunday in Lent and based upon the readings from Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:8b-13 & Luke 4:1-13, Fr. Ballentine encourages the faithful to give thanks to God for keeping them safe in the wilderness, by bringing their firstfruits to Him.
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