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He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
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Verse 3. Forward, before his family; like a good father, exposing himself to the greatest danger. Menochius.—Seven times, to testify his great humility and respect for his brother. How, then, can any one find fault with Catholics, if they bow down before the cross thrice on Good Friday, to testify their great veneration for their expiring Lord?
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