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Pope Benedict on the Purpose of Sacrifice and Worship

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July 17, 2026
Why do we sacrifice things to God, if he does not need it? Does God take please in us destroying things? Using the words of his teacher Pope Benedict, Fr. Fessio explains why we worship God and make sacrifices to Him.

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