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The Unity Candle

Fr. Joe Scott
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Fact guru Fr. Larry gives us a Fact of Faith about a popular wedding ritual, the Unity Candle.  He and Fr. Dave discuss the symbolism involved, the liturgical flow of the nuptial mass and the story of the Unity Candle’s popularization.

Fr. Joe Scott
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