Quotemeal: Jan. 31st, 1957

Thursday, January 31, 1957

"Every creature is a divine word because it proclaims God."
— Bonaventure

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Illustration of Bonaventure — "Every creature is a divine word because it proclaims God."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.