Of Adversity and Resisting Temptation
Do temptations and difficulties serve any real purpose in the spiritual life other than to annoy us? Find out when Thomas a Kempis reflects in this excerpt from his spiritual classic, the “Imitation of Christ”.
Do temptations and difficulties serve any real purpose in the spiritual life other than to annoy us? Find out when Thomas a Kempis reflects in this excerpt from his spiritual classic, the “Imitation of Christ”.
What keeps us from growing in holiness? How do we remedy that? Find out in this excerpt from the “Imitation of Christ” by Thomas a Kempis.
What of subjection, obedience and curbing our wordiness can help us grow spiritually? Find out when Thomas a Kempis reflects in an excerpt from the “Imitation of Christ”.
Can we be too familiar with people? What are the consequences? Thomas a Kempis counsels on this, inordinate affections and vain hope and pride.
What does Thomas a Kempis have to say about reading the Bible and forethought? Find out in this excerpt from his spiritual masterpiece “Imitation of Christ”.
What is key in the doctrine of truth, which Thomas a Kempis proposes? Find out in this excerpt from the “Imitation of Christ.”
Got a great opinion of yourself? Find out what Thomas a Kempis recommends regarding that, in this short reflection from “The Imitation of Christ.”
Is there any room in our lives for any kind of vanity? Find out as Thomas a Kempis reflects on the imitation of Christ.