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4 comments about “When making a fire people like to join you; when cleaning the ashes you are often alone. — African proverb”

jane -- March 9th, 2011 at 9:44 am

You should also make each day printable.

Karen Oblinger -- March 9th, 2011 at 10:33 am

I think you should be able to look at the following day on the calendar. This would be helpful for people who have their prayer time in the evening and would like to plan for the next day’s sacrifice.

chuck -- March 9th, 2011 at 10:34 am

I agree – was just thinking about printing it when I read jane’s post.

BUSTED HALO -- March 11th, 2011 at 4:26 pm

Great idea, everyone. To receive tomorrow’s Fast Pray Give the night before, Like us on Facebook here.

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