"Holiness is not first a matter of doing anything. It is first and foremost a matter of letting it be done. Holiness is to conceive the love of God within and to bring it forth to the world."

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Source: Christopher Wood (1981). “The Pre-Raphaelites”, Studio

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Christopher West is a prominent author and speaker known for his work on the theology of the body, exploring love and human relationships.

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