Brennan Manning
1934 - 2013
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Biography
Brennan Manning was an American author and former Catholic priest known for his writings on faith, grace, and the unconditional love of God. Born and raised in New York, Manning struggled with alcoholism and served in the U.S. Marine Corps before becoming a Franciscan priest. Later in life, he left the priesthood to marry and continued writing books that touched on themes of spirituality and forgiveness.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Define yourself radically as one beloved by God. This is the true self.
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In every encounter we either give life or we drain it; there is no neutral exchange.
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The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians: who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle.
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In every circumstance, no matter how difficult, we can trust in the faithful love of God.
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The ragamuffin gospel reveals that Jesus forgives our sins, but He also accepts us for who we are right now, not what we hope to become.