Xerxes and Paul
Xerxes and Paul
Fr. Pat compares an event from the life of Xerxes as told by Herodotus in Book 7 of The Histories to a similar event in ... Read more
30 Apr 2023
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The Gospel of Mark, the Apostles, and the Sacraments
The Gospel of Mark, the Apostles, and the Sacraments
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