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\u2026 people ask why I started hosting an annual \u201cindie\u201d blog award. My reason was half in jest to those professional bloggers who take so much pride in their blog badges and rankings. The other reason was to focus on many wonderful seldom read and quietly humble blogs who represent the Catholic Church in a positive and holy manner. <\/p>\n

Fitting that description is Sponsa Christi<\/a>; a consecrated virgin in the archdiocese of New York who was nominated for \u201cBest Blog by a Religious\u2026 not Fr. Z\u201d. <\/p>\n

Now hear me, I am not giving preferential treatment. I just like to feature certain blogs from time to time that I think go above the norm in exemplifying the Church. Ok, that sounded a little preferential. Sue me.<\/p>\n

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