Thomas à Kempis

Workshop of Domenico Fetti, The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1628

The Day of Eternity

Thomas à Kempis

Infinite joy awaits the soul who is welcomed into paradise. As pilgrims in an alien land, we who remain on earth encounter many hardships throughout

hy do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? (Matthew 7:3) All too often, we fall into the trap of criticism of others. It can be all too easy to lose patience with the faults of others. Here, Thomas à Kempis teaches us how to bear the defects of others with patience, following in the footsteps of Christ.

A Reflection On The Final Judgment

Thomas à Kempis

Reflection on the Final Judgment is a valuable practice for stirring the soul to true repentance and conversion. Here, Thomas à Kempis urges the soul to meditate frequently on the last judgment and prepare accordingly so that when it comes, we may be counted among the Blessed.

Discover the profound truth about Christ's presence in our lives as pilgrims and exiles. Explore how He is with us now, yet fully revealed only after this earthly journey.

Christ Is With Us Always

Thomas à Kempis

Christ is indeed present to us now, but in a manner which is congruent with our current state of existence as pilgrims and exiles. For it is only after this earthly life has ended that we shall see Him fully, as He really is. Christ is always present to us, but not always in the same way.

Learn about the significance of immediate obedience as the initial step towards humility. Explore the value of obeying commands without delay for the sake of Christ.

Three Marian Prayers for Humility

Thomas à Kempis

Humility and Elevation of the Mind to God is a classic work by Thomas à Kempis, published by TAN Books for the first time in

Three Lessons on Humility

Thomas à Kempis

Considered the Queen of Virtues, humility is the root and source of our emulation of Christ. In Thomas à Kempis’s classic work, Humility and the

Take Up Thy Cross

Thomas à Kempis

The Imitation of Christ and its author, Thomas à Kempis, need no introduction. Said to have made more saints than any book after the Bible,

The Proof of a True Lover

Thomas à Kempis

Christ: MY SON, thou art not as yet a valiant and prudent lover. Disciple: Why, O Lord? Christ: Because thou fallest off from what thou

An Ardent Desire For The Beloved

Thomas à Kempis

O Lord, all that I long for is known to you, and my tears and sighs are not hidden from your sight. Lord, my soul

Solitude with the Communion of Saints

Thomas à Kempis

Spiritual Delight in the Company of the Saints Indeed, it is possible to enjoy the companionship and friendship of all the saints, even though they

The Wonderful Effects of Divine Love

Thomas à Kempis

I BLESS Thee, O heavenly Father, Father of my Lord Jesus Christ; because Thou hast vouchsafed to be mindful of so poor a wretch as

Christ the Beloved

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Christ: MY SON, thou art not as yet a valiant and prudent lover. Disciple: Why, O Lord? Christ: Because thou fallest off from what thou

The Words of God are Not Heard with Humility and Many Weigh Them Not

Thomas à Kempis

Christ: My Son, hear My words, words most sweet, exceeding all the learning of the philosophers and of the wise men of this world. My words are spirit and life (John 6:69), and not to be estimated by the sense of man. They are not intended to gratify a vain self-complacency,

To Be Heard With Humility

Thomas à Kempis

Christ: MY SON, hear My words, words most sweet, exceeding all the learning of the philosophers and of the wise men of this world. My words are spirit and life (John 6:69), and not to be estimated by the sense of man. They are not intended to gratify a vain self-complacency, but are to be heard in silence and received with all humility and great affection.

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The Day of Eternity

Bearing The Defects Of Others

A Reflection On The Final Judgment

Christ Is With Us Always

Three Marian Prayers for Humility

Three Lessons on Humility

Take Up Thy Cross

The Proof of a True Lover

An Ardent Desire For The Beloved

Solitude with the Communion of Saints

The Wonderful Effects of Divine Love

Christ the Beloved

The Words of God are Not Heard with Humility and Many Weigh Them Not

To Be Heard With Humility

The Final Judgment

Mindfulness of Death: A Sure Remedy to the Vices

Consideration of One’s Own Death

On Interior Conversation

Familiar Friendship with Jesus

A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Her Help in the Hour of Death

Resting in God Above All Goods and Gifts

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