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It is for the inconsistent, unsteady disciples whose cheese is falling off their cracker.

Brennan Manning

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Brennan Manning
Age: 75 †
Born: 1937
Born: April 27
Died: 2013
Died: April 12
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Catholic Priest
Theologian
New York City
New York
Richard Francis Xavier Manning
Falling
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Unsteady
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Crackers
Disciples
Inconsistent
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Cheese

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