One of the main tasks of theology is to find words that do not divide but unite, that do not create conflict but unity, that do not hurt but heal. (Henri Nouwen)

One of the main tasks of theology is to find words that do not divide but unite, that do not create conflict but unity, that do not hurt but heal.

Henri Nouwen

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