“This is the God of the gospel of grace. A God who, out of love for us, sent the only Son He ever had wrapped in our skin. He learned how to walk, stumbled and fell, cried for His milk, sweated blood in the night, was lashed with a whip and showered with spit, was fixed to a cross, and died whispering forgiveness on us all.”

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.