Tag: contrition

The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis, tr. by William Benham, 1886

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter lii (that a man ought not to reckon himself worthy of consolation but more worthy of chastisement)

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THAT A MAN OUGHT NOT TO RECKON HIMSELF WORTHY OF CONSOLATION, BUT MORE WORTHY OF CHASTISEMENT “O Lord, I am not worthy of Your consolation, nor of any spiritual visitation, and therefore, You deal justly with me, when You leave me poor and desolate. For if I were able to pour forth tears like the [...]

The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis, tr. by William Benham, 1886

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xliii (against vain and worldly knowledge)

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AGAINST VAIN AND WORLDLY KNOWLEDGE “” My Son, let not the fair and subtle sayings of men move you. For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power, (1 Corinthians 4:20). Give ear to My words, for they kindle the heart and enlighten the mind, they bring contrition, and they supply manifold [...]