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“God loves all those who love him: I love them that love Me.”

Quote by Alphonsus Liguori

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Alphonsus Liguori

Alphonsus Liguori, born on September 27, 1696, in Naples, Italy, and died on August 1, 1787. He was a prominent Italian writer, theologian, composer, and Catholic saint. Liguori is known for his moral theology and religious writings, which have had a profound impact on posterity. more

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