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It was humanly impossible for the disciples to free themselves from their selfish pursuit of self-exaltation, just as it's impossible for us to free ourselves from the very same sins.

C. J. Mahaney

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C. J. Mahaney
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: September 21
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Charles Joseph Mahaney
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