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by: a Kempis Thomas  Dewey Decimal Number: 242 EAN: 9780877934110 ISBN: 0877934118 Label: Ave Maria Press Manufacturer: Ave Maria Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 192 Publication Date: 1989-10 Publisher: Ave Maria Press Studio: Ave Maria Press Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Best spiritual devotionalI give this book out to graduating college students. I consider it to be a wonderful spiritual devotional for them. Rating: - Imitate Christ by living a spiritual lifeThis wonderful book was written by the priest Thomas a Kempis in the 1400's and is very reminecient of the Apostle Paul's writings by encouraging readers to live a simple spiritual life. It recommends that peace is found in the heart of the humble and that in overcoming the ego you overcome the world. Joy is found in a quiet conscience and you are only happy when you have done what is right. This may also be the original source of the advice to choose the less of two evils. It also warns that pleasure ... Read More Rating: - It's still just about the best!Born in the 14th century, Thomas a Kempis wrote this devotional classic early in the 15th century. He shared his spiritual journey as an Augustinian monk, cherishing his relationship with God and honestly exposing to all his struggles with his own humanity. Most of the chapters are short and take very little time to read. But they are loaded with great wisdom and are helpful for all, whether Catholic or Protestant, in that they deal with the basic issues all must face if one would truly desire to grow ... Read More Rating: - Timeless ReflectionsThomas a Kempis lived in a world torn asunder by the Plague, political upheaval, and deep crisis in the Church-a world perhaps not so different from ours. Thomas chose to leave his embattled world for the monastery and devote his life to God. Escapism? Retreat? Hardly. Thomas shows us with great pain, passion, and eloquence how monastic life is the ultimate battle, that between the spirit and the flesh, with stakes no less than one's eternal salvation. "Imitations" teaches us how to be humble before ... Read More Rating: - Among the Top 10 Spiritual Books of All TimeThis is one of the best spiritual exercises in history, especially for teachers, students, theologians, missionaries, and anyone involved in teaching of any sort. Thomas' words provoke deep thoughtfulnes and concern in ones sprituality, and remind us to be vigilant in our service to the Truth. 
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