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The dominant characteristic of an authentic spiritual life is the gratitude that flows from trust

Brennan Manning

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Brennan Manning
Age: 75 †
Born: 1937
Born: April 27
Died: 2013
Died: April 12
Author
Catholic Priest
Theologian
New York City
New York
Richard Francis Xavier Manning
Characteristics
Gratitude
Flow
Trust
Suffering
Characteristic
Spiritual
Flows
Life
Authentic
Dominant

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