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2026-04-08 – Risen
Reflecting on the Artemis II lunar mission, Br. Guy draws parallels between modern space exploration and the historic flight of Apollo 8 in 1968, noting how both occurred during significant holiday seasons amidst periods of global unrest. Br. Guy suggests that the beauty of astronomy and the sight of “Earthrise” offers a sense of home and a profound hope for the Resurrection.
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