Thomas a’Kempis – Page 2 – Timothy Ed Moore

Book III Cover Art: What do you think?

Tim Moore March 27, 2022

From the Back Cover: The Imitation of Christ, a masterpiece of practical spiritual exercises, by Thomas a’Kempis, is second only to the Bible as the most widely read book in Christendom. Book III of The Imitation engages the mature Christian…
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Intimacy Between the Bride and Bridegroom: Resting in God’s Gifts

Tim Moore September 21, 2021

Book 3, Chapter 21: That We Must Rest in God Above All Goods and Gifts. Chapter Focus: Have you ever been a best man or maid/matron of honor at a wedding. The anticipation is unbearable but joyful. As a groomsman…
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Is There a Secret to True Peace of Heart?

Tim Moore September 9, 2021

The Secret of True Peace of Heart and True Progress. Chapter Focus: The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus recently takes place on January 3rd. St. Bernardine of Siena, instituted, promoted, and preached about the IHS icon, which represents…
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Why is Thomas a’Kempis Feast Day July 25th? Maybe July 26th? Maybe May 3? Or how about October 9th? Do I add or subtract 10 days to this?

Tim Moore July 26, 2021

On the Feast Day of St. James the Less, 1471, Thomas a’Kempis (a.k.a. Thomas Hemerken) died at the monastery of Mount St. Agnes. He was 92. Thomas was born in what is now Kempen, Germany, County of Cleves ca. 1380….
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