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When we fail we are merely joining the great parade of humanity that has walked ahead of us and will follow after us.
Richard Rohr
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Richard Rohr
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: March 20
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There is nothing to prove and nothing to protect. I am who I am and it's enough.
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Creation is a process that is still happening and we’re in on it! We are a part of this endless creativity of God.
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Jesus did not come to change the mind of God about humanity Jesus came to change the mind of humanity about God
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Many people who attack me know so little of that larger Tradition, and end up being not very traditional at all. When you invoke the whole and great Tradition, you end up scaring people who call 1950 America traditional Christianity. It is just what they are used to in their one limited lifetime.
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