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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Josh Johnson, host of the podcast _Ask Fr. Josh_, reflects on the essential role of fathers in families and in the Church. He also discusses how fathers--through their role as protectors and shepherds--can inspire and transform a family.</itunes:subtitle>
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The collection includes all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Every state design has the crucifix of the rosary intentionally placed on the state capitol. Entrust your state to Mary's intercession. Rep your state and your faith at StatesofFaith.com.</li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Get Your Copy of the Behold Advent Journal by Sr.  Miriam James Heidland, SOLT" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/behold">Get Your Copy of the Behold Advent Journal by Sr.  Miriam James Heidland, SOLT</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Josh Johnson, host of the podcast <em>Ask Fr. Josh</em>, reflects on the essential role of fathers in families and in the Church. He also discusses how fathers--through their role as protectors and shepherds--can inspire and transform a family.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Check Out Our Episode Sponsor States of Faith" rel="nofollow" href="https://statesoffaith.com/">Check Out Our Episode Sponsor States of Faith</a> &mdash; States of Faith is a new and growing brand for Catholics who love the rosary and are proud of where they live. States of Faith features high-quality products with images of your state outlined in the Rosary. Get your state outlined in the Rosary on a t-shirt, tank top, coffee mug, or sticker. States of Faith is launching its Fall product line this October to include long-sleeve pocket tees, baseball tees, drop hoodies, and quarter zips. 
The collection includes all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Every state design has the crucifix of the rosary intentionally placed on the state capitol. Entrust your state to Mary's intercession. Rep your state and your faith at StatesofFaith.com.</li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Get Your Copy of the Behold Advent Journal by Sr.  Miriam James Heidland, SOLT" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/behold">Get Your Copy of the Behold Advent Journal by Sr.  Miriam James Heidland, SOLT</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, introduces the theme of each week of her Advent reflection journal, Behold. She also explains how allowing ourselves to gaze at God--and inviting God into our lives--is the most fruitful way to begin the Advent season.</itunes:subtitle>
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Jesus came that we might have “life to the full” (John 10:10)and yet so many Catholics are bored or tired of their faith. We aim to help alleviate that problem through 
-Dynamic talks and worship for live events
-Entertaining digital content(podcasts, YouTube, social media) that help people grow in their faith and have a pleasant experience of Catholicism
-Helping other creators produce high quality digital content</li><li><a title="Sock Religious" rel="nofollow" href="https://sockreligious.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA4OybBhCzARIsAIcfn9lZhGladlvmzRdRHblb5qKCCZjTkCcf5ecwO8EasPvSONvh_LzBppsaAsaMEALw_wcB">Sock Religious</a> &mdash; It all started with a conversation about donut socks. "I can wear socks for national donut day. How cool would it be if I could wear saint socks on a saint's feast day?" said Sock Religious' co-founder, Scott Williams. 
5 years later, Sock Religious is a rapidly growing company that makes not only socks but t-shirts, stickers, onesies, and coffee mugs. Their flagship product--socks--comes in a variety of sizes and styles. From one size fits most, to kids sizes, XL for those with extra large feet, and no-show styles, there's a sock that can fit in anyone's sock drawer. If you appreciate good Catholic humor and puns, check out their t-shirts, featuring saints and fun, punny phrases. 
Sock Religious products make the perfect gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, First Communion, Confirmation, Christmas, and the list goes on... Step on over to SockReligious.com and check it out!</li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, introduces the theme of each week of her Advent reflection journal, <em>Behold</em>. She also explains how allowing ourselves to gaze at God—and inviting God into our lives—is the most fruitful way to begin the Advent season.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Forte Catholic" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/">Forte Catholic</a> &mdash; Forte Catholic exists to share the Joy of the Gospel. 

Jesus came that we might have “life to the full” (John 10:10)and yet so many Catholics are bored or tired of their faith. We aim to help alleviate that problem through 
-Dynamic talks and worship for live events
-Entertaining digital content(podcasts, YouTube, social media) that help people grow in their faith and have a pleasant experience of Catholicism
-Helping other creators produce high quality digital content</li><li><a title="Sock Religious" rel="nofollow" href="https://sockreligious.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA4OybBhCzARIsAIcfn9lZhGladlvmzRdRHblb5qKCCZjTkCcf5ecwO8EasPvSONvh_LzBppsaAsaMEALw_wcB">Sock Religious</a> &mdash; It all started with a conversation about donut socks. "I can wear socks for national donut day. How cool would it be if I could wear saint socks on a saint's feast day?" said Sock Religious' co-founder, Scott Williams. 
5 years later, Sock Religious is a rapidly growing company that makes not only socks but t-shirts, stickers, onesies, and coffee mugs. Their flagship product--socks--comes in a variety of sizes and styles. From one size fits most, to kids sizes, XL for those with extra large feet, and no-show styles, there's a sock that can fit in anyone's sock drawer. If you appreciate good Catholic humor and puns, check out their t-shirts, featuring saints and fun, punny phrases. 
Sock Religious products make the perfect gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, First Communion, Confirmation, Christmas, and the list goes on... Step on over to SockReligious.com and check it out!</li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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