The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
- Let your heart be pure and free of any entanglement.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
One who is interiorly well-disposed and disciplined is not concerned about the unusual or perverse actions of others. Obstacles and distractions are in direct proportion to how many worldly things a person gathers to himself.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
- What will become of us, if we grow lukewarm so soon?
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
The love of Jesus above all things
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
- Turn every occasion into spiritual profit. When you see or hear any good examples, incite yourself to imitate them.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Self-examination is a good thing. It helps guard against pride and fosters humility. We are, after all, only exiles and pilgrims. Afflictions and tribulations bring many advantages to the pure of heart who do not seek for human consolations, but recognize the need of divine help.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
- You came here to serve and not to govern (see Mt 20:28); realize that you are called to suffer and to work, not to remain in idleness and chatter.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
This foe is the evil one who comes under the cloak of discouragement, fear, envy, pride, laziness, and concupiscence.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
If you wish to receive profit, read with humility, simplicity, and faith, and do not seek to be known as learned.