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Eternize: A Wearable Smart Cross for the Faithful - Todd Dailey - 12/04/2025

Author: Iowa Catholic Radio December 4, 2025 Duration: 7:00

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Todd Dailey introduces the Eternize smart cross, a new tool designed to help Catholics integrate prayer and spiritual habits into daily life. He explains the vision behind this faith-tech creation and how it supports intentional discipleship.

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