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    The Imitation of Christ
    The Imitation of Christ
    The Imitation of Christ
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    The Imitation of Christ

    Written by Thomas à Kempis

    Narrated by Kevin O'Brien

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    After the Bible, The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis is the favorite book of Catholics throughout the world and has been the spiritual guide of the saints since it first appeared in 1418. And of the English editions, none can equal this inspiring translation of Bishop Richard Challoner. 


    This book speaks to the soul of every true Christian, reminding him of the fleeting nature of earthly joy as opposed to the eternity of happiness with God. Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange asserted that the true mysticism of which it speaks is accessible to all, if they are willing to follow the way of humility, the cross, continual prayer, and docility to the Holy Ghost.


    Now you will never be without the book that St. Thérèse of Lisieux loved and knew by heart.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTAN Books
    Release dateMay 7, 2019
    ISBN9781505115055
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    Thomas à Kempis

    Thomas à Kempis, (1380 – 1471) was a late medieval German-Dutch monk who wrote The Imitation of Christ, one of the most popular and best known books on devotion. Born in Kempen to a blacksmith father and schoolteacher mother, Thomas attended a Latin school in the Netherlands from the age of 12 to 19. While there he became a member of the spiritual movement Modern Devotion, founded by Geert Groote. In 1406, he entered the monastery of Mount St Agnes in 1406, where he copied the bible four times, wrote four booklets and instructed novices. Thomas More called “The Imitation Of Christ” one of three books everybody ought to own.

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    • 5/5
      Wonderful narration. Loved every minute of it. Will be back

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      Helpful in deepening my spiritual resolve to imitate Jesus Christ
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      I seek to understand the views of sincere people who have dedicated their lives to understanding God. This man is a pillar of wisdom. I disagree with the perversion of the catholic church, but I admire many of their theologians.