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Notre Dame de Paris

“Torn in two” — temples, cathedrals, and us

April 19, 2019 by mwuc1

Text: Mark 14 and 15 (the trials and execution of Jesus) Good Friday came early this year. For me, it came on Monday when I heard of the fire in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Notre Dame is one of the best-known and loved religious buildings in the world. At 800-years-old, it ranks alongside places … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: Good Friday, Notre Dame de Paris, sermons, Temple
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