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“In obedience to humanity, the King of the universe come down from heaven! In obedience to humanity, he lives imprisoned on the altar! I shall not resist. He allows humans to keep him wherever they wish-in monstrance or tabernacle; to carry him in procession; to bring him into the homes of the sick and dying; to dispense him to all, whether saint or sinner. The gospel tells how marvelously he obeyed Mary and Joseph. Today he obeys every priest in the world.”

Quote by Alphonsus Liguori

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Alphonsus Liguori
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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