Vera Sapientia, Or True WisdomCosimo, Inc., 1. nov 2006 - 216 pages Christian monk and mystic Thomas Hemerken, aka THOMAS KEMPIS (1380-1471), wrote The Imitation of Christ, the second most important book, after the Bible, in Christian philosophy. But he also penned numerous other works of devotion, including this previously hard-to-find collection of contemplations for sincere, dedicated believers. Discover, in this 1904 translation. . the severe judgment of God . encouragements to spiritual advancement . why we should have confidence in divine mercy . the sweetness and consolation to be found in God . the necessity of patience with life's miseries . praise for the holy angels . and much more. |
Contents
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Watchfulness and Prayer are to be employed | 20 |
How the Faithful Mind is Affected by Various | 36 |
WHAT THINGS CAN BE TRULY AND JUSTLY | 47 |
Withdrawing from Creatures | 65 |
True Peace is to be Sought in God alone | 81 |
The Sighing of a Soul on account of the Delay | 87 |
BOOK III | 97 |
On Humility | 163 |
The Conduct and Actions of the Truly Humble and also the Qualities of the Proud | 165 |
On the Clear Intelligence of the Holy Scriptures | 168 |
In Praise of the Holy Angels | 169 |
The Prayer of the Devout Lover and Praiser of God | 171 |
The Union of Heart to be Maintained with God | 172 |
The Walking of a Pure Soul with God | 174 |
On Peace of Heart and Rest in God | 175 |
The Conformity of a Devout Soul with | 103 |
CHAPTER PAGE | 109 |
The Consolation of the Afflicted and Sorrowful | 129 |
Divine Consolation in Suffering for Christ | 143 |
BOOK IV | 151 |
in Opposition to Dissipation | 159 |
The Invocation of the Holy Name of Jesus and of the Blessed Virgin Mary His Mother | 160 |
On the Recollection of the Heart with God | 176 |
On Companionship with Jesus and His Saints | 177 |
Our Complete Happiness and Last End are to be placed in God alone | 181 |
The Approach to the Holy of Holies Jesus Christ the King of Angels | 184 |
The Approach to Salute the Glorious Virgin | 189 |
That Thanks are to be Given for all Benefits | 194 |
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Page 15 - Come to Me all you who labour and are burdened, and I will refresh you.