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COMMENTARY: When material things become immaterial

Phyllis Zagano

The country and the world face hard times, and things could get worse before they get better. Now is as good a time as any to take stock of what matters. Chances are the list starts with family, and continues in no particular order with the priceless gifts of friends and freedom, health and memories. The luckiest among us can list trust in God.

(Phyllis Zagano is senior research associate-in-residence at Hofstra University and author of several books in Catholic Studies.)


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