a holy relic worn by one of the saints the holy monk spent many hours on his knees in prayer

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And almost simultaneously, a sense of dread encroaches: For the love of all that’s holy, please don’t mess this up. Washington Post, "As the Toronto International Film Festival goes online, critical consensus might disappear. Good.," 5 Sep. 2020

True barbecue, that holy sacrament of American eating, needs to be cooked low and slow, by an indirect heat, over wood. Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore area barbecue provides a taste of normalcy during uncertain coronavirus times," 4 Sep. 2020

And while agencies like Airbnb offer single-room stays, Segal says to skip those, especially if the owners or other renters might be on the premises or—holy coronavirus toilet-flushing plume—sharing your bathroom. National Geographic, "A guide to renting a house during a pandemic," 3 Sep. 2020

Later, three people were arrested on suspicion of inciting hatred against an ethnic group after kicking the Muslim holy book. Bloomberg.com, "Riots in Sweden After Koran Burning by Far-Right Activists," 29 Aug. 2020

One of the holy grails for collectors is the Giant Haskell Minnow, a large hammered copper lure with a flexible tail that wiggles in the water. Ezra Marcus New York Times, Star Tribune, "Antique fishing gear is latest hot 'mantique'," 25 Aug. 2020

The small seeds hold the holy trinity of nutrition—fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids—which promote slow digestion and a subsequently steady stream of energy. Christina Chaey, Bon Appétit, "Chia Seeds: Everything You Need to Know About This Powerhouse Superfood," 24 Aug. 2020

Jordan, which hosts 35 Islamic sites and shrines and 34 Christian holy sites, has closed its borders because of COVID-19. The Salt Lake Tribune, "The Conversation: Religious tourism has been hit hard in the pandemic as sites close and pilgrimages are put on hold," 27 Aug. 2020

Mostly, the joy comes from watching Reeves and Winter on screen, two holy fools just doing their best to bring light and love and non-heinous riffs — and remind the bleary-eyed citizens of 2020, perhaps, of a simpler, sweeter world gone by. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, "Bill & Ted Face the Music," 27 Aug. 2020

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