And if thy heart be straight with God then every creature shall be to thee a mirror of life and a book… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Patience is necessary in this life because so much of life is fraught with adversity. No matter how hard we try, our… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
A sure way of retaining the grace of heaven is to disregard outward appearances, and diligently to cultivate such things as foster… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“Look at our fathers in the old days, living masterpieces as they are and shining examples of true religion; and see how… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
“For the gifts of Nature belong to good and evil alike; but the proper gift of the elect is grace—that is, love—… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“If he shall not lose his reward, who gives a cup of cold water to his thirst neighbor, what will not be… — Thomas À Kempis Copy Share Image
“Your love for your friend should be grounded in Me, and for My sake you should love whoever seems to be good… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
We must imitate Christ's life and his ways if we are to be truly enlightened and set free from the darkness of… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Some people are tempted most strongly at the beginning of their spiritual life, others near the end. Some are troubled all their… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Whatever you do, do it with intelligence, and keep the end in view. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence,… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
If your heart were sincere and upright, every creature would be unto you a looking-glass of life and a book of holy… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Of what use is a long life, if we amend so little? Alas, a long life often adds to our sins rather… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Cling, therefore, to Jesus in life and death; trust yourself to the glory of Him who alone can help you when all… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
It is vanity to desire a long life and to take no heed of a good life. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“The cross, therefore, is always ready; it awaits you everywhere. "No matter where you may go, you cannot escape it, for wherever… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
Learned arguments do not make a man holy and righteous, whereas a good life makes him dear to God. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Whoever would fully and feelingly understand the words of Christ, must endeavor to conform his life wholly to the life of Christ. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“For a little reward men make a long journey; for eternal life many will scarce lift a foot once from the ground.… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
The more spiritual a man desires to be, the more bitter does his present life become to him; because he sees more… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
The more spiritual a man desires to be, the more bitter does this present life become to him, because he perceives better… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Have therefore zeal to better thyself and then mayst thou have zeal to thy neighbor. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
And if thy heart be straight with God then every creature shall be to thee a mirror of life and a book of holy… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Patience is necessary in this life because so much of life is fraught with adversity. No matter how hard we try, our lives will… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
It is easier not to speak a word at all than to speak more words than we should. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Be Yourself -The man who is neither bent upon pleasing his fellows nor afraid of offending them will enjoy great peace. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“0 true and heavenly grace, without which our own merits are nothing, and our natural gifts of no account! Neither arts nor riches, beauty… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
If you would endeavor, like men of courage, to stand in the battle, surely we would feel the favorable assistance of God from heaven.… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“No man safely goeth abroad who loveth not to rest at home. No man safely talketh but he who loveth to hold his peace.… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
“Nature has a relish for knowing secrets and hearing news. It wishes to appear abroad and to have sense experiences. It wishes to be… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
Love is watchful. Sleeping, it does not slumber. Wearied, it is not tired. Pressed, it is not straitened. Alarmed, it is not confused, but… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
