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One saintly priest attracts more souls to Christ...than do those who lack the imprint of their sacred office

Dietrich von Hildebrand

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Dietrich von Hildebrand
Age: 87 †
Born: 1889
Born: October 12
Died: 1977
Died: January 25
Philosopher
Resistance Fighter
Theologian
University Teacher
Writer
Florence
Tuscany
Sacred
Office
Saintly
Christ
Imprint
Soul
Attracts
Priest
Priests
Souls
Lack

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