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The Imitation of Christ
by Thomas à Kempis
Book One: In the Life of the Soul
Chapter 1:
Imitating Christ and Despising All Vanities on Earth
Chapter 2:
Having a Humble Opinion of Self
Chapter 3:
The Doctrine of Truth
Chapter 4:
Prudence in Action
Chapter 5:
Reading the Holy Scripture
Chapter 6:
Unbridled Affections
Chapter 7:
Avoiding False Hope and Pride
Chapter 8:
Shunning Over-Familiarity
Chapter 9:
Obedience and Subjection
Chapter 10:
Avoiding Idle Talk
Chapter 11:
Acquiring Peace and Zeal for Perfection
Chapter 12:
The Value of Adversity
Chapter 13:
Resisting Temptation
Chapter 14:
Avoiding Rash Judgment
Chapter 15:
Works Done in Charity
Chapter 16:
Bearing With the Faults of Others
Chapter 17:
Monastic Life
Chapter 18:
The Example Set Us by the Holy Fathers
Chapter 19:
The Practices of a Good Religious
Chapter 20:
The Love of Solitude and Silence
Chapter 21:
Sorrow of Heart
Chapter 22:
Thoughts on the Misery of Man
Chapter 23:
Thoughts on Death
Chapter 24:
Judgment and the Punishment of Sin
Chapter 25:
Zeal in Amending Our Lives
Book Two: The Interior Life
Chapter 1:
Meditation
Chapter 2:
Humility
Chapter 3:
Goodness and Peace in Man
Chapter 4:
Purity of Mind and Unity of Purpose
Chapter 5:
Ourselves
Chapter 6:
The Joy of a Good Conscience
Chapter 7:
Loving Jesus Above All Things
Chapter 8:
The Intimate Friendship of Jesus
Chapter 9:
Wanting No Share in Comfort
Chapter 10:
Appreciating God’s Grace
Chapter 11:
Few Love the Cross of Jesus
Chapter 12:
The Royal Road of the Holy Cross
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