#thomas à kempis

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars.

Thomas à Kempis

#knowledge #fear #God #humility #Thomas à Kempis #Christian Quotes

[majestativa]

O quam cito transit gloria mundi.

Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

#German #Dutch #Thomas à Kempis #How quickly the glory of the world passes away.

[apesoformythoughts]

“My son, says our Lord, always commit your cause to Me, and I shall dispose of it well for you, when the time comes. Await My ordinance and direction, and you will find great profit and help in them.”

— The Imitation of Christ, III-39

#the imitation of Christ #thomas à kempis #the romance of orthodoxy #trust

[till-the-soil]

The whole life of Christ was a cross and a martyrdom, and dost thou seek rest and joy?

Thou errest, thou errest, if thou seekest any other thing than to suffer tribulations; for this whole mortal life is full of miseries and beset on all sides with crosses.

And the higher a person is advanced in spirit the heavier crosses shall he often meet with, because the pain of his banishment increases in proportion to his love.

~ Thomas à Kempis, Imitation of Christ; Way of the Cross; Ch12; Of the Royal Way of the Holy Cross

#catholic #way of the cross #Thomas à Kempis #mortification #jesus #crucifiction #friday #passion of christ

[pisquareseven]

The mind of man is often deceived in its judgement, and worldly men are deceived in their concern for material things alone. Is any man made the better for being highly honoured by his fellows?

When one man flatters another, then one deceiver deceives another; the vain deceives the vain, the weak deceives the weak; and the higher the flattery, the deeper the shame it brings in its train.

#Thomas à Kempis #The imitation of Christ

[gods-blade]

HE WHO follows Me, walks not in darkness,” says the Lord (John 8:12). By these words of Christ we are advised to imitate His life and habits, if we wish to be truly enlightened and free from all blindness of heart. Let our chief effort, therefore, be to study the life of Jesus Christ.

#Thomas à Kempis #imitation of christ #free pdf!

[justwatchmyeyes]

Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.

Thomas à Kempis

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[world-v-you-blog]

Lenten Reflections, 15 – Imitating Christ in Carrying the Cross

Welcome to Lenten Reflection 15 on habeascorpus1.blog. This series takes as its point of departure the second-best-selling book of all time in the Christian world after the Bible – The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471). As explained in Part 1 of this series, the content of these reflections is a combination of citations from The Imitation and some additional thoughts based on…

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#Lent #Lenten Reflections #Suffering #The Cross #The Imitation of Christ #Thomas à Kempis

[incorrectlooneytunesquotes]

Love feels no burden, theenks notheeng of trouble, attempts what ees above eets strength....eet ees therefore able to undertake all theengs, and it completes many theengs, and warrants them to take effect, where he who does not love would faint and lie down.

Pepe le Pew 

#Pepe Le Pew #source: thomas à kempis

[yieldfruit]

 Do not open your heart to every man, but discuss your affairs with one who is wise and who fears God. 

Thomas à Kempis, 15th century

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

God often gives in one brief moment that which he has for a long time denied.

Thomas à Kempis

#God #blessing #time #denial #Thomas à Kempis #Christian Quotes

[artthatgivesmefeelings]

Paul Troger (Austrian, 1698-1762) Die Anbetung des Lammes durch die 24 Ältesten, ca.1748-50 Österreichische Galerie Belvedere “All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace.” ― Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

#heaven #christianity #western civilization #paul troger #art #austrian #austrian art #european art #christian art #christian #catholic #catholic art #classical art #traditional art #fine art #fine arts #angels #saints #putti #putto #angel #belvedere

[lapleiade]

A pure heart penetrateth heaven and hell.

— Thomas à Kempis, Of the imitation of Christ, Book II Chapter 4, Of purity of mind and simple intention.

[thurifer-at-heart]

Blog Introduction!

Greetings! I go by Julian (they/she); I'm a queer Episcopalian college student studying philosophy and applying to divinity school/seminary.

This is a blog about open and affirming Christianity, Episcopalian and Anglo-Catholic spirituality, theology, and Christian mysticism. I will be posting passages from books I'm reading, random musings, prayers, reflections, art, poetry, photos, and other nerdy stuff. I love reading, praying the Daily Office, thurifering, musicals, and tea.

I created this blog not only to share my spiritual journey with others, but also to support and connect with other LGBTQ+ Christians and allies. Progressive Christians need to be more vocal about their faith (and existence) because we're often in the difficult position of being rejected or mistrusted by both sides of our identity. Many people don't even know we exist! This blog is an attempt to change that.

It makes me sad and angry that the name of Christ has been so thoroughly misused for bigotry and hatred instead of love. I want to take part in pushing back against this situation. I have hope for a better future, in which we seek and serve Christ in all persons.

Currently reading:

Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (translated by John W. Doberstein)

The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ by Fleming Rutledge

Life in Christ: Practicing Christian Spirituality by Julia Gatta

Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich

Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr

Recently read (especially recommend the bolded):

How the Bible Actually Works by Peter Enns

Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans

Contemplative Prayer by Thomas Merton

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis (translated by William C. Creasy)

Love Wins by Rob Bell

Please feel free to message me anytime, I'd love to chat! Peace be with you. <3

#episcopalian #episcopal #queer christian #lgbtq christian #lgbt christian #christianity #queer christianity #anglo catholic #progressive christian #progressive christianity #about me

[thatwhichdoesnotsuffer]

“It is good for us to have trials and troubles at times, for they often remind us that we are on probation and ought not to hope in any worldly thing. It is good for us sometimes to suffer contradiction, to be misjudged by men even though we do well and mean well. These things help us to be humble and shield us from vainglory. When to all outward appearances men give us no credit, when they do not think well of us, then we are more inclined to seek God Who sees our hearts. Therefore, a man ought to root himself so firmly in God that he will not need the consolations of men.”

― Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

#spirituality #thomas a kempis #the imitation of christ #Christianity #vainglory #suffering #humility #mysticism #initiation

[anastpaul]

Our Morning Offering – 23 January – The Love of Thy Name

Our Morning Offering – 23 January – “The Month of the Most Holy Name of Jesus and of the Holy Family” The Love of Thy NameBy Thomas à Kempis CRSA (1380-1471)The Imitation of Christ(Book 3 Ch 26:1-4) My God, Sweetness beyond words,make bitter all the carnal comfortwhich draws me from love of the eternaland lures me to its evil self,by the sight of some delightful goodin the present.Let it not…

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