Father Mike Schmitz Reveals His List of Best & Worst Christmas Songs of All Time
In a recent Ascension Presents video, Father Mike Schmitz breaks his silence on his favorite–and least favorite–Christmas songs.
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Merry Christmas from ChurchPOP! Editor Sings "Silent Night" at Beautiful Historic Church in Arkansas
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