Intro: There are many prayers in The Imitation of Christ. Over the next several posts, I’ll publish some citations to the Book, Chapter and Paragraph with prayerful reflections. I’m going to start with Book III. While the prayers listed below are helpful in guiding the disciple toward intimacy with Christ, this list is by no means exhaustive. Some of these go beyond the paragraphs listed. There’s no such thing as praying too much. So simply read and pray through these and stop where you will. More to follow.
Book III Prayers
A prayer to implore the Grace of Devotion
Book III, Chap. 3, Para 6.
A prayer of Thanksgiving to God for consolation
Book III, Chap.5, Para 1.
A prayer for fulfilling the Will of God
Book III Chap. 15, Para 3 & 4
A prayer to rest in God above all goods and gifts
Book III, Chap. 21, Para 3
A prayer against evil thoughts
Book III, Chap. 23, Para 5 &
Book III, Chap. 6, Para 4
A prayer against evil thoughts.
A prayer for the enlightening of the mind.
Book III, Chap. 23, Para 8
A prayer for the cleansing of the heart and for heavenly wisdom
Book III, Chap. 27, Para 4
A prayer in time of temptation and desolation
Book III, Chap. 29, Para 1
A prayer to seek solely after God
Book III, Chap. 34, Para 3 & 4
A prayer for the glory of God and the pursuit of humility
Book III, Chap. 40, Para 4, 5 & 6
A prayer against distractions, worldly thoughts, temptations, etc.,
Book III, Chap. 48, Para 5
A prayer for focus on God’s will
Book III, Chap. 50, Para 7
A prayer to place our confidence in God alone
Book III, Chap. 59, Para 1