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There is nothing so important in the family as the sacred quality of the meal.

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
Writer
Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen
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Family
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Meal
Meals

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a spiritual life without prayer is like the gospel without Christ.
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