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You get the Loopcast lads today. I want to get this right because I know you're technical.

Happy solemnity of the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Yes, it is a holy day of obligation

here in America. So go get to Mass. if you're listening to this today on Friday.

Someone in the chat, Catherine said it is not a holy day in Canada.

I can't speak for the different countries.

But even if it's not obligatory, you should go to Mass today, as I did this morning with a family.

Bang.

To celebrate the beautiful Blessed Virgin Mary

and the act that, you know, she did not have her own power, of course, Jesus Christ,

sending the angels down to bring Mary to her heavenly glory in body and soul together.

Because she never sinned. God did not punish her with the separation of the

body from the soul that happens upon death. And she was brought to heaven. And then a week later,

we celebrate her coordination, the Queen of Mary. So this is just a great time. I love it. Celebrate

a blessed mother. She's the best. Josh, it's good to have you back I love it. Celebrator bless your mother.

She's the best.

It's good to have you back.

And does that also mean you can eat me today?

Dude, I already ate.

My lovely wife provided me a banquet of beautiful breakfast meats.

Oh, yeah, dude.

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