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“So the divine love is sacrificial love. Love does not mean to have and to own and to possess. It means to be had and to be owned and to be possessed. It is not a circle circumscribed by self, it is arms outstretched to embrace all humanity within its grasp.”

Quote by Fulton J. Sheen

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Fulton J. Sheen

Fulton J. Sheen, an American television evangelist, was born on May 8, 1895, and passed away on December 9, 1979. Known for his unique charm and wisdom, he spread Christian faith to a global audience through his television programs, becoming one of the most influential religious leaders of the 20th century. more

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