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“Let all your thoughts be with the Most High, and direct your humble prayers unceasingly to Christ. If you cannot contemplate high and heavenly things, take refuge in the Passion of Christ, and love to dwell within His Sacred Wounds. For if you devoutly seek the Wounds of Jesus and the precious…” quote by Thomas a Kempis
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“Let all your thoughts be with the Most High, and direct your humble prayers unceasingly to Christ. If you cannot contemplate high and heavenly things, take refuge in the Passion of Christ, and love to dwell within His Sacred Wounds. For if you devoutly seek the Wounds of Jesus and the precious marks of His Passion, you will find great strength in all troubles.”

Thomas a Kempis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Imitation of Christ, Thomas à Kempis, 1418

Constant prayer and focusing on Christ’s suffering provide spiritual strength during hardship.

In simple terms: Prayer to Christ gives strength.

Key Takeaway

Maintain unceasing prayer to Christ.

Themes

faith prayer spiritual resilience

Mood

contemplative solemn

Type

spiritual reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • daily meditation
  • grief coping
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

theology suffering devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you balance sorrow with gratitude?
  • How does this practice affect your daily life?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on suffering may neglect joy and hope.

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