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“True hospitality is marked by an open response to the dignity of each and every person. Henri Nouwen has described it as receiving the stranger on his own terms, and asserts that it can be offered only by those who 'have found the center of their lives in their own hearts'.”

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Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Norris

Kathleen Norris is a renowned American poet, born on July 27, 1947. Her poetry is known for its profound religious sentiment and unique personal style, which has earned her a dedicated following. more

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