the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter ix (the lack of all comfort)

OF THE LACK OF ALL COMFORT โ€œIt is no hard thing to despise human comfort when divine is present. It is a great thing, yea, very great to be able to bear the loss both of human and divine comfort; and for the love of God willingly to bear exile of heart, and in nought [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter viii (the intimate love of Jesus)

OF THE INTIMATE LOVE OF JESUS โ€œWhen Jesus is present, all is well, and nothing seems hard. But when Jesus is not present, everything is hard. When Jesus speaks not within, our comfort is nothing worth; but if Jesus speaks but a single word, great is the comfort we experience. Did not Mary Magdalene rise [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter xix (the exercises of a religious man)

OF THE EXERCISES OF A RELIGIOUS MAN โ€œThe life of a Christian ought to be adorned with all virtues, that he may be inwardly what he outwardly appears unto men. And verily it should be yet better within than without, for God is a discerner of our heart, Whom we must reverence with all our [...]