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Humankind multiplied. God arranged the time and prepared humanity to receive the Redeemer, his Son. Because of Abraham’s faith, God chose him to be the father of a people from whom the blessed fruit of Mary, the Savior of the world, would be born (see Gen 12:1-9; 22:1–19).

My God, I adore and thank your loving and wise providence.
Amid the shadows of error, you kindle the light of your Truth; amid universal corruption, you are the Just One; amid so much idolatry, humanity in every corner of the earth has always cultivated a sincere worship of you.

Glory to God . . .
Jesus Master . . .
Mary, Queen of Apostles . . .

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