And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will test them as gold is tested: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, They are my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Fire. The Church was persecuted during the first centuries; but always became more pure, and the blood of martyrs increased her numbers. (Calmet) She faithfully adhered to God. (Haydock) The Jews say this will not take place at last: "but we assert that it is already accomplished. "(St. Jerome)

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