Sunday, August 25, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.22 (Part 2) The misery of the human condition

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Brother, do not lose confidence in progressing to spiritual things. While there is still time, while the hour is not past, why procrastinate...
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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.22 (Part 1) The misery of the human condition

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You are miserable wherever you go, no matter where you turn, unless you turn to God. Why does it bother you that things don't go accordi...
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Sunday, August 11, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.21 (Part 2) Contrition of heart

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Know yourself as someone unworthy of divine consolation, and more worthy of much tribulation. When a man feels the sting of his own sins, th...
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Sunday, August 04, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.21 (Part 1) Contrition of heart

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If you desire progress, keep yourself in the fear of God, rather than being excessively free. With self-discipline, restrain all your senses...
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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.20 (Part 2) - Loving solitude and silence

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No one is worthy of heavenly consolation without diligently exercising in holy contrition. If you want to feel compunction in the heart, go ...
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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Thomas A Kempis 1.20 (Part I) - Loving solitude and silence

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Loving solitude and silence Find that free time for your meditation, and frequently think of God's goodness to you. Let go of the curios...
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Sunday, July 14, 2024

Essential Bible Verses on Peace

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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. (Matthew 5:9) Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, an...