Too Much Of A Good Thing? Well…
Too Much Of A Good Thing? Well… Thomas a’Kempis tells us an obvious truth: We need more than bread – we need God’s presence, His Word, in our lives. If we eat too much, we will get indigestion; if we…
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Holding on to Letting Go: Book III, Ch 41
Book 3, Chapter 41: The Contempt of All Temporal Honor. Chapter Focus: The Beloved, Whose Heart is full of forgiveness and mercy, tells us not to get upset if we are despised and humbled while others are exalted. After all,…
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Where Does Your Peace Rest?
Book 3, Chapter 42: That Our Peace is not to be Placed in People Chapter Focus: Friendships are important. We all have our “Band of Brothers” or Sisters. But friendships should never be so important as to displace the primacy…
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Yearning for Union With Christ With Your Whole Heart
Book 4, Chapter 13: The Devout Soul Ought To Yearn for Union With Christ In The Sacrament With Their Whole Heart. Chapter Focus: This prayerful Chapter captures the desire of Thomas’ heart – Union with Christ. He finds that unity…
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