Sunday, September 27 · Ordinary Time · 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saint Hiltrude
In the rugged and spiritually vibrant landscape of Hainault, within the territory that is now recognized as France, a quiet but profound witness to the Christian faith emerged.
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