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Pontifex Maximus: The Face of Jesus Christ

To elaborate on the Magisterium of the Catholic Church is our mission on Plinthos (Gk. "brick"); and to do so anonymously, so that, like any brick in the wall, we might do our little part in the strength of the structure of humanity almost unnoticed.

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Esto Vir


Cf. Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix Apostolic Letter To Men on How and Why to be Real Men
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