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Watch · beginner
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyAn introduction to turning attentive Scripture reading into prayer.
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The Bible in a Year · Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins
VerifyThe opening episode of a structured Catholic journey through Scripture, including prayer and commentary.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
The Bible in a Year · Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
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Question 19; Catechism cross-references 109–119; 137
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Official papal approval or promulgation
Question 19; Catechism cross-references 109–119; 137
Holy See English edition, 2005, including the Common Prayers appendix
Pope Benedict XVI · 2005-06-28
Verified 2026-09-10. This record covers the listed work, not other material linked by its publisher.
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