#Thomas à Kempis

[gothicapologist]

“Many praise and bless Jesus as long as they receive some consolation from Him, but if He hides Himself and leaves them for a little while, they fall either into complaining or into excessive dejection.” - Thomas à Kempis

[majestativa]

O quam cito transit gloria mundi.

Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

[apesoformythoughts]

“My son, says our Lord, always commit your cause to Me, and I shall dispose of it well for you, when the time comes. Await My ordinance and direction, and you will find great profit and help in them.”

— The Imitation of Christ, III-39

[captious-solarian]

Imitatio Turingi

Why are you lgbtq+? wrong answers only GO

[justwatchmyeyes]

Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.

Thomas à Kempis

[world-v-you-blog]

Lenten Reflections, 15 – Imitating Christ in Carrying the Cross

Welcome to Lenten Reflection 15 on habeascorpus1.blog. This series takes as its point of departure the second-best-selling book of all time in the Christian world after the Bible – The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471). As explained in Part 1 of this series, the content of these reflections is a combination of citations from The Imitation and some additional thoughts based on…

[incorrectlooneytunesquotes]

Love feels no burden, theenks notheeng of trouble, attempts what ees above eets strength....eet ees therefore able to undertake all theengs, and it completes many theengs, and warrants them to take effect, where he who does not love would faint and lie down.

Pepe le Pew 

[beyourselfchulanmaria]

☆ 托馬斯·肯皮斯 Thomas à Kempis

文藝復興時期歐洲宗教作家。他積極提倡靈修，曾參加新靈修運動。他的一生主要從事於帶有宗教內容的創作，為《師主篇》一書的作者。

“Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible.”

— Thomas Kempis

[awideplace]

 Do not open your heart to every man, but discuss your affairs with one who is wise and who fears God. 

Thomas à Kempis, 15th century

[dramoor]

“However hectic life becomes, the single-minded, simple, and humble person will not become distracted; for everything will be done to God’s glory.”

— Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

(Image via edenlifemag.com)

[artthatgivesmefeelings]

Paul Troger (Austrian, 1698-1762) Die Anbetung des Lammes durch die 24 Ältesten, ca.1748-50 Österreichische Galerie Belvedere “All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace.” ― Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

[ainsi-soit-il]

Quote #5

"The teaching of Christ is more excellent than all the advice of the saints, and he who has His spirit will find in it a hidden manna."

This is part of a series of guessing-game style polls that I am doing for the first fourteen days of October.

For the next fourteen days, my queue will spit out a quote from either a Protestant or a Catholic theologian. Responders make their best guess as to which this is.

This is strictly a no-nuance poll. No "They were accused of being a Lollard" this, no "Counter-Reformation" that. Despite the complex theological realities of Late Medieval Western Europe, if they died before 1517, they are being counted as Catholic.

Happy guessing!

Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ, c. 1418-1427

Thomas à Kempis was a Catholic priest born in what is now Germany. Though not recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church, he is honored in the liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church with a feast day on July 24th.

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

"Keep yourself as a pilgrim and a stranger here in this world, as one to whom the world's business counts but little. Keep your heart free, and always lift it up to God." – Thomas à Kempis

[lapleiade]

A pure heart penetrateth heaven and hell.

— Thomas à Kempis, Of the imitation of Christ, Book II Chapter 4, Of purity of mind and simple intention.

[thurifer-at-heart]

Blog Introduction!

Greetings! I go by Julian (they/she); I'm a queer Episcopalian college student studying philosophy and applying to divinity school/seminary.

This is a blog about open and affirming Christianity, Episcopalian and Anglo-Catholic spirituality, theology, and Christian mysticism. I will be posting passages from books I'm reading, random musings, prayers, reflections, art, poetry, photos, and other nerdy stuff. I love reading, praying the Daily Office, thurifering, musicals, and tea.

I created this blog not only to share my spiritual journey with others, but also to support and connect with other LGBTQ+ Christians and allies. Progressive Christians need to be more vocal about their faith (and existence) because we're often in the difficult position of being rejected or mistrusted by both sides of our identity. Many people don't even know we exist! This blog is an attempt to change that.

It makes me sad and angry that the name of Christ has been so thoroughly misused for bigotry and hatred instead of love. I want to take part in pushing back against this situation. I have hope for a better future, in which we seek and serve Christ in all persons.

Currently reading:

Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (translated by John W. Doberstein)

The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ by Fleming Rutledge

Life in Christ: Practicing Christian Spirituality by Julia Gatta

Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich

Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr

Recently read (especially recommend the bolded):

How the Bible Actually Works by Peter Enns

Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans

Contemplative Prayer by Thomas Merton

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis (translated by William C. Creasy)

Love Wins by Rob Bell

Please feel free to message me anytime, I'd love to chat! Peace be with you. <3

[world-v-you-blog]

Lenten Reflections, 14 – The Royal Road of the Cross, 2

(Image Credit – Getty Images) Welcome to Lenten Reflection 14 on habeascorpus1.blog. This series takes as its point of departure the second-best selling book of all time in the Christian world after the Bible – The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471). As explained in Part 1 of this series, the content of these reflections is a combination of citations from The Imitation and some…