From an interview of Eugenio Scalfari to Carlo Maria Martini, Ragionando con Martini di peccato e Resurrezione, repubblica.it (May 13, 2010)
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He said it himself, he sinned long and hard, to quote Luther; his conversion was total, his expiation very long, accompanied by a love of life and works, including the foundation of a Company that after 400 years is still one of the pillars of our Church.
— From an interview of Eugenio Scalfari
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "He said it himself, he sinned long and hard, to quote Luther; his conversion was total, his expiation very long, accompanied by a love of life and works, including the foundation of a Company that after 400 years is still one of the pillars of our Church." in the context of "From an interview of Eugenio Scalfari to Carlo Maria Martini, Ragionando con Martini di peccato e Resurrezione, repubblica.it (May 13, 2010)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Ignatius of Loyola
Saint Ignatius of Loyola (December 24, 1491 – July 31, 1556), also known as Ignacio (Iñigo) López de Loyola, was the principal founder and first Superior General of the Society of Jesus, a religious order of the Catholic Church professing direct service to the Pope in terms of mission. Members of the order are called Jesuits.
About Ignatius of Loyola
Saint Ignatius of Loyola (December 24, 1491 – July 31, 1556), also known as Ignacio (Iñigo) López de Loyola, was the principal founder and first Superior General of the Society of Jesus, a religious order of the Catholic Church professing direct service to the Pope in terms of mission. Members of the order are called Jesuits.
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