the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter xii (the royal way of the holy cross)

OF THE ROYAL WAY OF THE HOLY CROSS “If you willingly bear the Cross, it will bear you, and will bring you to the end which you seek, even where there shall be the end of suffering; though it shall not be here. If you bear it unwillingly, you make a burden for yourself and [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter xii (the royal way of the holy cross)

OF THE ROYAL WAY OF THE HOLY CROSS “That seems a hard saying to many, “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his Cross and follow Me”, (Matthew 16:24). But it will be much harder to hear that last sentence, “Depart from me, you wicked, into eternal fire”, [...]

Grateful Day, Everyone…

“Only as you experience the Fulfillment of the Call and let that Light come into you, will you realize just how Powerful It is, will you realize what a Blessing It is. And you will realize that there is the Master Presence, the Master Power Flame, the Indestructible, Unconquerable Presence of the Ascended Masters' Octave [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter xi (the fewness of those who love the Cross of Jesus)

OF THE FEWNESS OF THOSE WHO LOVE THE CROSS OF JESUS “Jesus has many lovers of His heavenly kingdom, but few bearers of His Cross. He has many seekers of comfort, but few of tribulation. He finds many companions of His table, but few of His fasting. All desire to rejoice with Him; few are [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter x (gratitude for the Grace of God)

OF GRATITUDE FOR THE GRACE OF GOD “Why seek you rest when you are born to labour? Prepare yourself for patience more than for comforts, and for bearing the cross more than for joy. For who among the men of this world would not gladly receive consolation and spiritual joy if he might always have [...]