This is the sixth in a long series of talks eknath easwaran gave on the imitation of christ by thomas a. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna. Book 3, chapters 110 of the imitation of christ by thomas a. For five hundred years, this gentle book, filled with the spirit of the love of god, has brought understanding and comfort to millions of readers and provided them with a source of heartfelt personal prayer. I was drawn to this book after reading st therese of lisieuxs story of a soul. Book 1, chapters 110 of the imitation of christ by thomas a. Book 3 chapter 18 that temporal miseries are to be borne patiently after the example of christ by zerayaqob. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis, paperback. The imitation of christ, talk 1 audiobook by eknath. Although there are few actual bible verses, the newly translated small studies have a world of wisdom with attempts for christians to grow closer to the imitation of christ.
The catholic archive thomas a kempis the imitation of christ book 2 chapter 5 ourselves we must not rely too much upon ourselves, for grace and understanding are often lacking in us. Widely praised across centuries and continents, a preface to an 1873 edition of the book reads, the imitation of christ has received the unqualified. The imitation of christ with biographical introduction. Book 3 chapter 54 part 1 the imitation of christ by thomas a. Fisk, this abridged edition of the imitation of christ from catholic book publishing is designed specifically for contemporary readers. Each 14 page chapter has to be digested individually thus the snails pace taken to get through it and meditated upon afterwards in order to get the full effect. If you wish to be in the world, but not of the world, there is no better edition of this timeless classic than my imitation of christ. After the bible, the imitation of christ by thomas a 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. Written in the 15th century by thomas akempis literally, thomas of kempen, near modernday colone, germany, thomas composed these reflections for meditation and practical application of those entering the brethren of the common life, a monastery near zwolle, nl. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis goodreads. My child, in this life you are never safe, and as long as you live the weapons of the spirit will ever be necessary to you. That a disciples goodness emanates from god, not of himself. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis book 3 chapter 7. It also discusses the importance of the sacrament of eucharist.
Search or browse the online edition of the imitation of christ, by thomas a kempis. The book is a collection of recommendations for how to live ones life daytoday in. Imitation of christ by thomas a kempis the catholic company. The imitation of christ, chapter 3, the doctrine of truth. It is his edition that is here rendered into english, without deletion of chapters or. Chapter one of the imitation of christ, and contempt of all the vanities of the world he that followeth me, walketh not in darkness, saith the lord. For five hundred years, this gentle book, filled with the spirit of the love of god, has brought understanding and comfort to millions of readers and provided them with a. It has been translated into more than fifty different languages and there have been many fine efforts to. Focusing on a single chapter at a time, this edition of the imitation christ will help readers appreciate this timeless spiritual classic and integrate its truth into their lives. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The imitation became, and has remained, after the bible, the most widely read and translated book in the world, and certainly the most influential of christian devotional writings. Prayers of the imitation of christ the following prayers are listed in the order in which they appear in the imitation of christ. It fits into the time period of the transition between the middle ages and the renaissance, and is one of the best selling devotional texts of all time, and while the pious aspect of the text is at the.
This special edition is our thank you for your support. Over the next several posts, ill publish some citations to the book, chapter and paragraph with p. This meditation on the spiritual life has inspired readers from thomas more and st. In this talk easwaran reads and discusses book one, chapter 14, of avoiding rash judgement. Do not cast me out forever nor blot me out of the book of life, and whatever tribulation befalls will not harm me. Free pastors and christian leadership resources for your church ministry and congregation at crosswalk. After the bible, this is the touchstone and probably the bestloved book of christianity. This section of the medieval spiritual classic talks about the interior life. William benham 1831 1910 the imitation of christ is widely considered one of the greatest manuals of devotion in. Without a purified conscience, it is difficult to take a stand for the lord.
The direct reference is to the book of revelation 2. O most blessed grace, that makest the poor in spirit rich in virtue, and. This classic and treasured edition, aptly entitled my imitation of christ, is crafted specifically for the busy person in the modern world. Book 3, chapters 3140 of the imitation of christ by. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis cyber library. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis book 1 chapter. The imitation of christ is second only to the holy bible in its popularity over the centuries. Imitating christ and despising all vanities on earth chapter 2. For five hundred years, this gentle book, filled with the spirit of the love of god, has brought understanding and comfort to millions of readers in over fifty languages, and provided them with a source of heartfelt personal prayer. As editor and translator he was not without faults, but thanks to him the imitation became and has remained, after the bible, the most widely read book in the world. For five centuries, its been one of the bestloved books of christianity. Its definitely a book to own, as i could easily see how you could read it once a. Out of the rich spiritual experience of these folk known as the brethren of the common life sprang the imitation of christ, a book that for half a millennium has been the unchallenged devotional masterpiece for christians everywhere. Of the imitation of christbook iiichapter lv wikisource, the free.
Book 3 chapter 54 part 1 the imitation of christ by thomas. Book 3, chapters 4150 of the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis cyber library bk 3, chs. The imitation of christ thomas akempis blog timothy ed moore. The thirtyfifth chapter there is no security from temptation in this life the voice of christ. This is not an official site but submits in all things to the holy see. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. The imitation of christ, by thomas a kempis book 2, chapter 5. A touching and disarming conversation between tak the disciple and christ the learner and the beloved. The core message of the work is humility, and for christians to shut out the world and deny himself. These are the words of christ, by which we are taught, how we ought to imitate his life and manners, if we will be truly enlightened, and be delivered from all blindness of heart. Of the imitation of christ, and of contempt of the world and all its vanities. Mar 25, 2018 the imitation of christ thomas a kempis 80 1471, translated by rev. Oct 03, 2016 the imitation of christ falls into the category of what one might call classic christian devotional. The imitation of christ with a commentary and audio files.
Thomas breaks out in praise over the goodness of god. The imitation of christ, image books, 1955 thomas a kempis was born in kempen, prussia in 79 into a family of artisans and metal workers. Imitating christ and despising all vanities on earth. The imitation of christ consists of four books with short chapters in each book. This is the fifth in a long series of talks eknath easwaran gave on the imitation of christ by thomas a.
That a disciples goodness emanates from god, not of. The imitation of christ, by thomas a kempis book 2. Book 3, chapters 4150 of the imitation of christ by. Only the bible has been more influential as a source of christian devotional reading than the imitation of christ. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, of which kempis was a member. The following pages are dedicated to the little hearts entrusted by god to cloistered poor clare colettine nuns. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Topics include meditation, humility, human goodness and purity, singlemindedness of purpose, a. Book 1, chapters 110 of the imitation of christ by thomas. According to the 1959 foreward over half was rendered by oakley, from chapter 5 of book ii onwards. In this talk easwaran discusses book one, chapter 12, of the profit of adversity, and chapter, of resisting temptation. Introduction 34 the chapters of the first book counsels on the spiritual life 1.
Kempis is the most widely read christian devotional book next to the bible. Christ is the ultimate example of christians spiritual lifestyle. You are subject to attack from the right and the left. At the age of thirteen years, he left his family to join his older brother, john, who had ten or twelve years earlier traveled to. The imitation of christ multilanguage catholic ebook. The emphasis is upon christ as the highest and most exalted life that every christian should imitate in order to gain life to the fullest. We may struggle with insecurity or secondguessing ourselves. This book is about advices and fruits of meditation for the life of the soul. Feb 25, 2009 for this lenten season im going to focus on the book of imitation that has to do with interior conversion. On taking up christs cross book 2, chapter 11 cool a kempis quotes. Book 3, chapters 110 of the imitation of christ by thomas. Book 3, chapter 40 of the imitation of christ timothy ed moore. Chapter 17 all our care is to be placed in god the voice of christ my child, allow me to do what i will with you. Sep, 2012 the emphasis is upon christ as the highest and most exalted life that every christian should imitate in order to gain life to the fullest.
I have had this beautiful book for many years, i read a chapter first thing in morning and during the day when i feel lonely,angry,depressed this has changed my life and gives me hope and peace, i have giving this to some of my friends that are not catholics and they love it. The imitation of christ is widely considered one of the greatest manuals of devotion in christianity. Books iii and iv of the imitation hold a particularly vibrant dynamic. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free ebook. Every time there is a need for christ to interfere i. The imitation of christ talks talk three audiobook by. The imitation of christ book two the interior life. Online book the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis. The author of the imitation of christ, one of the best known christian books on devotion, thomas a kempis orig.
Thomas a kempis a spiritual commentary and readers guide 9780870612343 by thomas a kempis. He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,1 saith the lord. The life of christ is presented as the highest study possible to a mortal, as jesus teachings far excel all the teachings of the saints. When i pray, do i seek only forgiveness, or also a good conscience. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. Ignatius loyola to thomas merton and pope john paul ii.