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“If we really want to achieve true prayer, we must turn our backs upon everything temporal, everything external, everything that is not divine.”

Quote by Johannes Tauler

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Johannes Tauler

Johannes Tauler (1300-1361) was a prominent German theologian and preacher. He is known for his profound spiritual teachings and contributions to mysticism, which have had a lasting impact on posterity. more

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