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The morning glories and the sunflowers turn naturally toward the light, but we have to be taught, it seems.

Richard Rohr

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Richard Rohr
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: March 20
Catholic Priest
Motivational Speaker
Priest
Writer
Topeka
Kansas
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Sunflowers
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