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“The beatitudes say, "Blessed are the poor". They don't say, "Blessed are those who care for the poor."” quote by Henri Nouwen — Download Open image

“The beatitudes say, "Blessed are the poor". They don't say, "Blessed are those who care for the poor."”

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