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In this revised, easytoread, prayer book size book, readers will experience the peace and wisdom that have comforted catholics from around the world. I was drawn to this book after reading st therese of lisieuxs story of a soul. Spiritual life catholic church early works to 1800 subject. William benham 1831 1910 the imitation of christ is. You can also read the full text online using our ereader.
Written in a candid and conversational style, the imitation of christ discusses liberation from worldly inclinations, recollection as a preparation for prayer, the consolations of prayer, and the place of eucharistic communion in a devout life. George muller christian audiobooks answers to prayer, from george mullers narratives 1 of 4 duration. His wellloved work, the imitation of christ, was written between 1420 and 1427 presumably as four booklets intended to instruct the novices of his community. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, where kempis was a member.
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