the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xii (the inward growth of patience and of the struggle against evil desires)

OF THE INWARD GROWTH OF PATIENCE AND OF THE STRUGGLE AGAINST EVIL DESIRES “O Lord God, I see that patience is very necessary unto me; for many things in this life fall out contrary. For howsoever I may have contrived for my peace, my life cannot go on without strife and trouble. “You speak truly [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter I (the inward voice of Christ to the faithful soul)

OF THE INWARD VOICE OF CHRIST TO THE FAITHFUL SOUL “I will hearken what the Lord God shall say within me, (Psalms 85:8). Blessed is the soul which hears the Lord speaking within it, and receives the word of consolation from His mouth. Blessed are the ears which receive the echoes of the soft whisper [...]

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

OF THE ROYAL WAY OF THE HOLY CROSS “Drink you lovingly your Lord's cup, if you desire to be His friend and to have your lot with Him. Leave consolations to God, let Him do as seems best to Him concerning them. But do you, set yourself to endure tribulations, and reckon them the best [...]