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<p>To receive updates on the podcast text CALLED to 33777. </p>

<p>If you have a question or a story of someone living out their calling to serve others, email <a href="mailto:info@thecatholicinitiative.org" rel="nofollow">info@thecatholicinitiative.org</a>. </p>]]>
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<p>To receive updates on the podcast text CALLED to 33777. </p>

<p>If you have a question or a story of someone living out their calling to serve others, email <a href="mailto:info@thecatholicinitiative.org" rel="nofollow">info@thecatholicinitiative.org</a>. </p>]]>
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