Brennan Manning
Richard Francis Xavier Manning, known as Brennan Manning, was an American author, laicized priest, and public speaker. He is best known for his bestselling book The Ragamuffin Gospel.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- Saint Francis University
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Whenever I allow anything but tenderness and compassion to dictate my response to life"
"The noonday devil of the Christian life is the temptation to lose the inner self while preserving the shell of edifying behavior. Suddenly I discover that I am ministering to AIDS victims to enhance m…"
"Our huffing and puffing to impress God, our scrambling for brownie points, our thrashing about trying to fix ourselves while hiding our pettiness and wallowing in guilt are nauseating to God and are a…"
"Define yourself radically as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion."
"The deeper we grow in the Spirit of Jesus Christ, the poorer we become – the more we realize that everything in life is a gift. The tenor of our lives becomes one of humble and joyful thanksgiving. Aw…"
"My message, unchanged for more than fifty years, is this: God loves you unconditionally, as you are and not as you should be, because nobody is as they should be. It is the message of grace... A grace…"
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Timeline
1934
Born
Birth2013
Died
Death
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