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Tom Peterson leading the parish mission at Holy Spirit Catholic Church near Brighton, Michigan. Photo by Joseph Serwach

Imagine paddling a canoe through tranquil water. Soot-spewing factories and garbage take over so you land. Cars race by and someone throws a fast food bag of garbage at your feet.

Such a canoe ride would be…