Fr. Robert Nixon is your guide for The Commentaries: The Imitation of Christ. The Imitation of Christ, the 15th-century seminal masterpiece of Christian spirituality by Thomas à Kempis, has inspired, edified, and sanctified countless souls throughout history. Dive into the classic that is often credited with being the second-best-selling book of all time, after only the Bible, with 17 episodes that include key excerpts from the text and enlightening insights.
Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, is a monk of the Abbey of the Most Holy Trinity, New Norcia, Western Australia. There he serves as Director of the Institute for Benedictine Studies. He is a retreat master and liturgist. His interests include Medieval Latin literature, especially the lives of the saints.
This inaugural series of The Commentaries from TAN begins with an examination of the second-bestselling book of all time, The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. Fr. Robert Nixon begins the journey with a close look at the vice of vanity and the virtue of humility. “It is often
Life can be a constant struggle of spending time and energy on the things and people that matter most to us, while also understanding that this world ultimately isn’t the most important one. Let Fr. Robert Nixon and The Imitation of Christ lead you to what really matters. “Avoid worldly
Adversity and injustices in this world don’t have to be all bad. In fact, episode three of The Commentaries: The Imitation of Christ, is a good reminder that sometimes what we perceive as the worst things in life turn out to be blessings. The Imitation of Christ addresses the benefits
In the 21st century, finding silence and solitude isn’t easy. But in episode four of The Commentaries: The Imitation of Christ, Fr. Robert Nixon inspires us in this noble pursuit with timely practical advice for today and timeless wisdom taken from words written hundreds of years ago. “We’ve got, of
If you find your life being overly complicated, Fr. Robert Nixon suggests pursuing two traits. “In purity and simplicity we, in fact, are imitating the theological qualities of God Himself who is absolutely pure and simple. And by cultivating these, we become able to see the will of God in
Feelings of loneliness and isolation continue to run rampant in our world today. The Imitation of Christ, written more than 500 years ago, is a great source of wisdom and comfort for those who are suffering. “When Jesus is present, all things go well and nothing seems difficult. But when
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