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I often wonder if my knowledge about God has not become my greatest stumbling block to my knowledge of God.

Henri Nouwen

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Henri Nouwen
Age: 64 †
Born: 1932
Born: January 24
Died: 1996
Died: September 21
Catholic Priest
Presbyter
Priest
Psychologist
Theologian
University Teacher
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Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen
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