Jeffrey Thompson
Essays: The Faith of Rich Fountain

Helen Rudroff prays alone in silence during 24-hour adoration at Sacred Heart Church. Adoration is one of many traditional rituals Sacred Heart members practice, and Father Murphy said of these traditions, "They keep us connected to our rich past and help us stay active with our faith."
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