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Johannes de Jong

Catholic cardinal (1885-1955).

Born September 10th, 1885 in Nes.

Died September 8th, 1955 at 69 years old in Amersfoort.

Occupations
Catholic bishop, Catholic priest, resistance fighter, theologian
Wikipedia

When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche