Sunday, April 28, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.14 - Judging others is reckless

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Judging others is reckless Look out for what you are doing yourself, and watch out that you are not judging what others do. In judging other...
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Sunday, April 21, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.12 - Adversity is a tool

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The usefulness of adversity It is good for us that we sometimes have sorrows and obstacles: often they are calling a man back to his heart, ...
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Sunday, April 14, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.11 - Spiritual proficiency

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Seeking peace of mind: enthusiasm for spiritual proficiency So much peace is possible if we decide not to trouble ourselves with what other ...
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Sunday, April 07, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.10 - Peers of mind and spirit

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Overflowing with words Watch out for the babble of men; for it really gets in our way to focus on crude things, even if the conversation sta...
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Sunday, March 31, 2024

The Resurrection: "They said nothing because they were afraid"

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In the Gospel of Mark the regular reading for Resurrection Sunday ends jarringly: the women had seen the empty tomb, had seen an angel, had ...
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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.9 - Taking direction, advice, and counsel

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It is a great thing to remain obedient, to live under authority, and not to be a law unto ourselves. It is much safer to be under authority ...
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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.8 - Choosing your companions wisely

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Avoiding over-familiarity Not everyone is such that you should you reveal your heart to them. But with someone who is wise and fears God you...
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