The Apostolate of the Pen: From May 24, 1952

I am expected, I was told, to say a few words about the “Apostolate of the Pen.” Let me confess that I would prefer not to do so, for I am afraid of big words. Moreover, any expression intended to designate some human activity should be used by those it concerns to mean the kind…

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