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Solitude is a courageous encounter with our naked, most raw and real self, in the presence of pure love.

Richard Rohr

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Richard Rohr
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: March 20
Catholic Priest
Motivational Speaker
Priest
Writer
Topeka
Kansas
Encounters
Naked
Solitude
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Pure
Self
Real
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Courageous

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