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Initiative Quote by Abba Eban

“Salvation, the prophets tell us, is preconditioned by repentance. The redeeming act of God waits upon man's initiative.” quote by Abba Eban — Download Open image

“Salvation, the prophets tell us, is preconditioned by repentance. The redeeming act of God waits upon man's initiative.”

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You can't achieve anything without getting in someone's way. You can't be detached and effective.

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Continue to witness to the Gospel every day and commit yourselves generously in the next missionary initiatives in the Diocese of Rome.

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