
Faith and Family for August 29: Tradition of the Elders
In this week’s Gospel, after the Pharisees criticize the disciples for eating with unclean hands, Jesus calls them hypocrites for following human traditions rather than God’s commandment.
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In this week’s Gospel, after the Pharisees criticize the disciples for eating with unclean hands, Jesus calls them hypocrites for following human traditions rather than God’s commandment.

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