Copy That?
Thomas a’Kempis Hand Copied the Bible at Least Four Times! In modern parlance, when we say “Copy That!” we usually either mean that someone should take a printed document and photocopy it on a machine. Or, if we just binge…
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How Can I Get Ready to Receive This Gift?
Table of Prayers in Book IV – On the Blessed Sacrament Intro: Book IV’s prayers are all oriented toward the Disciple’s receiving Holy Communion. Each Chapter is its own prayer. Most are adoration or a self-examination to recognize our unworthy…
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Are There Any Prayers in The Imitation of Christ?
Intro: There are many prayers in The Imitation of Christ. Over the next several posts, I’ll publish some citations to the Book, Chapter and Paragraph with prayerful reflections. I’m going to start with Book III. While the prayers listed below…
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May I Introduce You to My Friend?
Comment: Thomas a’Kempis introduces us to pursuing an intimate friendship with Jesus. He reminds us of the goodness that attaches to Christ’s friendship: Peace, Grace, Consolation, Purity, Joy, Holy Conversation. Thomas tells us that in experiencing the intimacy of this…
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