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How did the number 40 become a Catholic devotional practice known as the 40 Hours Devotion (when the Eucharist is exposed for adoration over a period of 40 consecutive hours), and why did Catholic priests in Philadelphia oppose implementing this devotion at their parishes?
Find out in this episode of Catholic History Trek, which will cover 40 hours in a mere 11 minutes.
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