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James Martin, S.J.April 27, 2009

To accompany our America Centennial Mass video, which Tim Reidy put together (see our homepage video section), here's a bit of reporting on the Big Day, in case you weren't able to join us.  And we really did pray for all of our readers--including you!

James Martin, SJ

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