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In order to be an image of God, the spirit must turn to what is eternal, hold it in spirit, keep it in memory, and by loving it, embrace it in the will.
Edith Stein
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"In order to be an image of God, the spirit must turn to what is eternal, hold it in spirit, keep it in memory, and by loving it, embrace it in the will."
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In order to be an image of God, the spirit must turn to what is eternal, hold it in spirit, keep it in memory, and by loving it, embrace it in the will. — Edith Stein

About Edith Stein

Edith Stein was a Saint from Germany (1891–1942).

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Who said "In order to be an image of God, the spirit must turn to what is eternal, hold i…"?
This quote is attributed to Edith Stein, a Saint from Germany.
When did Edith Stein live?
Edith Stein lived from 1891 – 1942.
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