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18Mar

Why do Catholics cover crucifixes and statues during Lent?

https://aleteia.org/2016/03/19/why-do-we-cover-crucifixes-and-statues-during-lent/


Veils over sacred images and statues keep our minds on the promise of Easter and produce a heightened sense of anticipation for Easter Sunday

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