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“In a closer scrutiny of the lives of certain Christians we may be impressed by the discovery of a close connection with a saint. The relationship to the saints is wholesome and fundamentally natural and right. Admittedly, they were only human beings, but they have entered into the mystery of God and the new creation is completed in them. The believer does not seek in them great personalities, but rather God's witnesses in whom God has been fulfilled.”

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Book:Art of Praying: The Principles and Methods of Christian Prayer
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Romano Guardini
Romano Guardini

German theologian, philosopher, and writer known for his profound insights into religion and culture. His works covered a range of fields including religious philosophy, ethics, aesthetics, and theology, profoundly influencing religious thought in the 20th century. more

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Book:Art of Praying: The Principles and Methods of Christian Prayer
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