The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
- How foolish to plan for a long life, when you are not sure of one day? (see Lk 12:20).
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
- Then will it be clear that those who were fools for Christ, and because of this were despised, were truly the wise of this world (see 1 Cor 4:10).
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
- Love all things for his sake, but love Jesus for his own sake.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
- Keep firmly in mind that it is good to always live as though you were about to die. The more you die to yourself, the more you begin to live in God.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
It is more fatiguing to resist vices and passions than to undertake the most difficult physical work.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Prayer O Lord, you have said that those who cry in this life, you will console in the next life. Grant to me, then, the grace to cry for my sins, give me a truly contrite and humble heart, grant me through your infinite mercy that spirit of sorrow for sin that you promised to change into eternal joy in heaven. Amen.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Seldom do we perfectly overcome even one vice, nor are we really earnest about making daily progress, and so we remain cold and tepid.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Above all guard against judging others. By attending to ourselves, we will avoid making rash judgments against our neighbor.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
It is hardly exceptional to be prayerful and fervent when we have no trouble, but we make progress when we patiently endure adversity.