The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
The more integrated and uncomplicated one is, the more effortless and astute will be his understanding because he will be enlightened from above.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
If you want to comport yourself well and continually make progress, consider yourself an exile and a pilgrim upon earth (see Heb 11:13).
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Although it is easy enough to hear things, be slow in speaking about them. Prudence never repeats what is heard about another, whether true or not.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
For him and in him, you are to care for your enemies as if they were friends, and pray for them so that they too may know him and love him. Never desire to be singled out for love or praise, for this is the privilege of God alone who has no equal.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
- Why do you want to see what you cannot have? “The world and what it desires are passing away” (1 Jn 2:17).
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Chapter 1 Imitation of Christ and contempt for worldly vanities
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Happiness does not consist in having an abundance of temporal things but in having what suffices in moderation.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Do not become puffed up, nor overjoyed, nor vainly presumptuous, but become more humble in this gift. Also be more cautious and fearful in all you do, because this hour will pass away and temptation will follow.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
We are always before God who watches our progress with love. Knowing that God is not pleased by pride and insincerity, let us conduct our lives in humility and simplicity, with truth and sincerity. Let us pray to God not only with our lips but also with our mind, will, and heart.