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The tender mercies of the Lord are available to all of us and...the Redeemer of Israel is eager to bestow such gifts upon us.

David A. Bednar

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David A. Bednar
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: June 15
Priest
University Teacher
Oakland
California
David Allan Bednar
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Tender
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