Vera Sapentia Or True WisdomSt Athanasius Press, 2003 - 216 pages True Wisdom was written by the 2nd bestselling author of all time, Thomas A Kempis, widely known for The Imitation of Christ. Here we have another spiritual classic by this great author which is sure to enrich the spiritual lives of its readers. Upon reading the works of Kempis one can not helped but be touched by his spiritual writings. This is an unedited reprint of the 1904 English translation. |
Contents
BOOK | 1 |
The Devout Prayer of a Sinner turning to God | 16 |
An Encouragement to Spiritual Advancement | 22 |
Vice after the Example of the Saints | 28 |
How the Faithful Mind is Affected by Various | 36 |
Desire of Eternal Glory | 55 |
Christ is the Life of Him who has Died to the World | 61 |
Contempt for all Earthly Consolation | 67 |
The Invocation of the Holy Name of Jesus and of the Blessed Virgin Mary His Mother | 160 |
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 |
True Peace is to be Sought in God alone | 81 |
The Remembrance of the Heavenly Country | 92 |
God is to be Praised in the Absence of Devotion | 100 |
CHAPTER PAGE | 109 |
The Consolation of the Afflicted and Sorrowful | 129 |
Patience is Taught by the Example of | 137 |
Divine Consolation in Suffering for Christ | 143 |
BOOK IV | 151 |
in Opposition to Dissipation | 159 |
On Peace of Heart and Rest in God | 175 |
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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