“You will never enjoy the sweetness of a quiet prayer unless you shut your mind to all worldly desires and temporal affairs.”
Quote by Norbert of Xanten
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Norbert of Xanten
Norbert of Xanten (1080-1134), a canonized figure, was a German monk and a prominent figure in the Benedictine Order. Known for his strict religious life and educational contributions, he is revered as a saint. more
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