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Al Kimel on the occasion of his being received into full communion..<\/a><\/p>\n

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But there is no uncertainty in the Catholic Church. The sacramental intention of the Church and her liturgy is clear. This is a Church that truly believes and confesses and prays the Real Presence.<\/p>\n

The Body of Christ was given to me to eat. The Blood of Christ was given to me to drink. At that moment I knew<\/em> that I now belong to the Church of the Body and Blood of Christ. <\/p>\n

I thank God that he has united me to his Catholic Church. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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