The devil took advantage of Christ's hunger to tempt him to limit his concern to the relief of human need. These are vital concerns, but they cannot be the sole concern of the Church. We need daily bread; we need, too, a reason for living, a sense of purpose, a vision.
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"The devil took advantage of Christ's hunger to tempt him to limit his concern to the relief of human need. These are vital concerns, but they cannot be the sole concern of the Church. We need daily bread; we need, too, a reason for living, a sense of purpose, a vision." — Basil Hume #lifewisdom
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The devil took advantage of Christ's hunger to tempt him to limit his concern to the relief of human need. These are vital concerns, but they cannot be the sole concern of the Church. We need daily bread; we need, too, a reason for living, a sense of purpose, a vision. — Basil Hume
About Basil Hume
Basil Hume was a Clergyman from United Kingdom (1923–1999).
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This quote is attributed to Basil Hume, a Clergyman from United Kingdom.
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Basil Hume lived from 1923 – 1999.
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