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The only kind of love that helps anyone grow is unconditional love.

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
Love
Unconditional
Helps
Grow
Grows
Anyone
Helping
Kind

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