“How I treat a brother or sister from day to day, how I react to the sin-scarred wino on the street, how I respond to interruptions from people I dislike, how I deal with normal people in their normal confusion on a normal day may be a better indication of my reverence for life than the antiabortion sticker on the bumper of my car.”

American author, laicized Catholic priest, and public speaker

Brennan Manning was an American author, laicized Catholic priest, and public speaker. He is best known for the bestselling book The Ragamuffin Gospel. His work reached many readers through religious writing and speaking. Manning is especially associated with a message of grace, and The Ragamuffin Gospel remains the title most closely linked with his name.