"The Imitation of Christ" by; Thomas A. Kempis

I have the book and have read most of it, though i tend to dip in and out of it, when in need of inspiration, comfort and reassurance that i'm plodding along on the right path! I adore this book, it is sheer genius. Makes me feel so lowly though, so humbled..it makes me feel as though i have many more stains upon my soul than those that resembled a mountain even before reading the book!

It's a superb little book---I have read through it several times.

It probably re-creates the closest atmosphere to the quiet of a medieval monastery that any of us in this day and age will ever get.

/me makes a note to get this book

Aaron, it's a good investement, i promise you won't be wasting your money...although...i could tell you a way of getting it for free if you like? ( i would post it here, but i don't know if i should)

I've thought about buying many times. So I should get it ??

ukok said:

Aaron, it's a good investement, i promise you won't be wasting your money...although...i could tell you a way of getting it for free if you like? ( i would post it here, but i don't know if i should)

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no need i have no problem supporting such efforts with my money

I would highly recommend "In Conversation with God" (not to be confused with the new age "Conversation with God".

It has been compared with The Imitaion of Christ. It contains meditations for each daily reading from the Mass. It is very spiritual and deep. I have been disappointed with the majority of daily devotionals that are put out by "modern" Catholic writers. This series comes in 7 volumes. The Author is Francis Fernandez a Spanish priest. If you want the best check it out.

http://www.scepterpublishers.org/product/index.php?FULL=100

Thought you guys would find this tidbit interesting:

The Greek Orthodox in America sometimes will post quotes from the Imitation of Christ in their annual calendars which they pass out at the beginning of each new year.

Aaron-Aggie said:

no need i have no problem supporting such efforts with my money

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Aaron, i was not suggesting that it is not a worthwhile investment...but there are those who are not as financially capable who would benefit greatly from reading the book.

It's a Catholic Spiritual Classic. At the peak of its popularity, almost all priests and religious used it.

I read it through a few times over the course of years. It was prescribed for Reading before Meditation by my Director.

I would suggest getting a good, modern translation.

This book is superb . . it is considered one of the greatest books of Christianity ..

I found my copy at one of those discount books stores for under $3.00 . . so it can be found cheaply . .

Yes, it most definitely you should get it! It was one I felt led to recommend to my brother as he and I began to discuss my conversion and why, and he feeling drawn to investigate Catholicism more . .

He then found a copy, and told me it was speaking exactly to his spiritual needs (I thought it might be too deep in ways, but that is the nature of this book .. it can be picked up by anyone where ever they are and they can be deeply feed by what is contained in it.)

I highly recommend it!

Peace in Him!

To be honest, I've slipped in and out of this book. At times I find it too intense, or maybe it just convicts me too much! But it contains much wisdom, and is very humbling.

St. Therese of Lisieux loved the Imitation, and read from it every day.

My copy is the translation by the Daughters of St. Paul; it has a leather cover and gilt-edged pages, and is quite broken in, now......LOL.

I believed it is used in conjunction with DeMontfort's Total Consecration to Mary as well during the preparation phase . .

It is heavy, and the Holy Spirit does use it to convict one's heart . . It is like looking into a mirror and not liking what we see . . but it shows us our imperfection so we can deal with them through God's grace . . .

I discovered this book many years ago while a Protestant . .Protestants use this book as well!


Peace in Him!

Peace be with you.

I recently ordered a book called "Divine Intimacy." Has anyone heard anything about this book?

God Bless,
P12

Wolseley said:

It's a superb little book---I have read through it several times.

It probably re-creates the closest atmosphere to the quiet of a medieval monastery that any of us in this day and age will ever get.

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Amen! This has been one of my favorite books and have reread it several times. I have a paperback version based upon the english translation by Richard Whitford whose translation first appeared in 1530.

There are several versions of this book (translations) as the original was written in 15th centry Latin.