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Reflections for Ragamuffins: Daily Devotions from the Writings of Brennan Manning

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Brennan Manning
Brennan Manning

Brennan Manning was a renowned author known for his profound spiritual writings and unique insights into Christian faith. His works have touched many hearts and inspired deep reflection on faith. more

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“But man now behaves like the Pharisees and insists that he is made for all the things—science, industry, nation, money, religion, schools—which were really made for him. Why? Because he is so little aware of his own interests as a human being that he feels irresistibly tempted to sacrifice himself to these idols. There is no remedy except to become aware of one's interests as a human being, and, having become aware, to learn to act on that awareness. Which means learning to use the self and learning to direct the mind. It's almost wearisome, the way one always comes back to the same point. Wouldn't it be nice, for a change, if there were another way out of our difficulties! A short cut. A method requiring no greater personal effort than recording a vote or ordering some 'enemy of society' to be shot. A salvation from outside, like a dose of calomel.”

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