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... lives of the dimension of eternity . It is a sensitiveness to the non - temporal that distinguishes the religious ... live ' in the world . ' It is their vocation to work , play , love , marry , rear children ; they cannot hope , they ...
... lives of the dimension of eternity . It is a sensitiveness to the non - temporal that distinguishes the religious ... live ' in the world . ' It is their vocation to work , play , love , marry , rear children ; they cannot hope , they ...
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... live in communion with Him , nay , live in Him , and He in us ; are made kings and priests unto God , and His sons for ever . There is an exact and pleasant harmony between us and all the creatures . We are in a divine and spiritual ...
... live in communion with Him , nay , live in Him , and He in us ; are made kings and priests unto God , and His sons for ever . There is an exact and pleasant harmony between us and all the creatures . We are in a divine and spiritual ...
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... live in union and communion with Him . There is great talk of friendship . It is accounted the only pleasure in the world . Its offices are highly magnified of all : kindness of behaviour , a thorough and clear communication of souls ...
... live in union and communion with Him . There is great talk of friendship . It is accounted the only pleasure in the world . Its offices are highly magnified of all : kindness of behaviour , a thorough and clear communication of souls ...
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