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Without exposure to potential failure, there is no risk.

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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
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Only reckless confidence in a Source greater than ourselves can empower us to forgive the woulds inflicted by others.
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Letting ourselves be loved by God is more important than loving God.
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Jesus comes for sinners, for those outcast...and those caught up in squalid choices and failed dreams.
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