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Pope Francis on Church's Abundance - Catholic (Ephesians 3:20-21)

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"To Him be glory in the CHURCH—the Body of Christ is where God's abundance flows. Through sacraments, through community, through service, God does immeasurably more. The Church is not limitation but location of divine abundance. Expect more; the Spirit is at work." — Pope Francis. Catholic: ecclesial abundance.

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Ephesians 3:20-21

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