Spirit atholic C See our special feature on First Masses of Fathers Ocampo and Magcawas pp. 4,5.
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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
JULY 24, 2025 • VOL. 30 NO. 6
A Father’s Way Father and son, who were present for Mass for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi in the Shrine Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, Raritan, June 22, had a moment of teaching and learning, reflecting Pope Francis’ encouragement to fathers: “I ask that you have the grace to be very close to your children, letting them grow, but being by their side. They need you, your presence, to be there, your love!” See more on Corpus Christi celebrations pp. 14, 15 and Msgr. John Fell’s column, “The way of the Father is revealed in prayer,” p. 30. —Hal Brown photos
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