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What good is it that Christ was born [2,000] years ago if he is not born now in your heart?

Meister Eckhart

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Meister Eckhart
Age: 68 †
Born: 1260
Born: January 1
Died: 1328
Died: January 1
Dominican Friar
Philosopher
Theologian
University Teacher
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Faith
Christ
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Heart

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