Keith O'Brien Quotes

There was no pomp and ceremony in connection with the birth of Jesus - rather the opposite: it took place in simplicity and in poverty.

Keith O'Brien

• Jesus
• Poverty
• Connection
• Simplicity

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  Keith O'Brien
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  • Poverty
  • Connection