“If we ask of the saints how they achieved spiritual effectiveness, they are only able to reply that, insofar as they did it themselves, they did it by love and prayer.”
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Evelyn Underhill
Evelyn Underhill was a British writer renowned for her contributions to the fields of spirituality and mysticism. Born on December 6, 1875, she is celebrated for her insightful exploration of Christian mysticism through her writings. Underhill passed away on June 15, 1941. more
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