The Imitation of ChristThe Imitation of Christ, a deeply spiritual book by Thomas Kempis, is the one book second only to the Bible in popularity among Catholics. Throughout this book, readers will find themselves experiencing the peace and wisdom that have comforted believers from all corners of the world. The pages of this consoling guide show readers how better to live the life of a Christian by closely following Christ's example. The Imitation of Christ will help to

There he spent the first twelve years of his life

her entire life turns upside-down

and appendices supplied illustrating how this was achieved

This holy monk speaks from a reservoir of silence about the fundamentals of the Faith and targets the temptations facing all Christians today: the flight from suffering

” The martyrs cry out from heaven’s altar begging for justice on the earth

used it to direct their minds during adoration

sacramentals

Steps necessary in order to develop and grow in the interior life

and Francis the Hermit—the biography produces a striking portrait of the genuine character of Francis

Using the same 33-day preparation format

His critique applies not only to Communism

and what inspired him to never sound retreat