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The Christian Mens Breakfast group meets this Saturday and (almost) every other Saturday at a local restaurant in Davie, FL. Call Tom Truex, or use the CONTACT tab at K-Line.ORG to get more information.

Week 10 : our discussion will focus on the Chapters listed below, from The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis.¹

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Book 1 , Chapter 22 : Thoughts on the Misery of Man (March 6, 2012)
2. Book 1 , Chapter 23 : Thoughts on Death (March 9, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Challoner’s Reflections² on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Discussion Notes:³

1. In The Soliloquy of the Soul, Kempis intimates that life on this earth is but a poor substitute for the eternal life which is to come. But doesn’t God intend for us to enjoy our lives? (Day 64)
2. Kempis wrote in Chapter 22, “WHEREVER you are, wherever you go, you are miserable unless you turn to God.” Is this true? (Day 65)
3. In The Spaniards’ Graves, Celia Leighton Thaxter (1836-1894) wrote about the families who waited for sailors to return from sea, “Year by year, Weary they watched, till youth and beauty passed, And lustrous eyes grew dim and age drew near, And hope was dead at last.” Isn’t there always hope, in God? (Day 67)
4. In Chapter 23, Kempis cautioned us to be ready for death at any time. We don’t know when we will die, nor when Christ will return. Would you live your life any differently if you knew for certain that today was your last day on Earth? (Day 68)

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The Christian Mens Breakfast group meets this Saturday and (almost) every other Saturday at a local restaurant in Davie, FL. Call Tom Truex, or use the CONTACT tab at K-Line.ORG to get more information.

Week 9 : our discussion will focus on the Chapters listed below, from The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis.¹

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Book 1 , Chapter 20 : The Love of Solitude and Silence (February 27, 2012)
2. Book 1 , Chapter 21 : Sorrow of Heart (March 2, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Challoner’s Reflections² on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Discussion Notes:³

1. In The Little Kempis, the author mentions Dilige Solitudinem — “Love Solitude.” How important is solitude, and where do you find it? (Day 57)
2. In Chapter 20 of The Imitation of Christ, Kempis suggests that spending too much time with other people may be harmful. Do you agree? (Day 58)
3. In Chapter 21, Kempis cautions: “…live in the fear of the Lord, do not look for too much freedom, discipline your senses, and shun inane silliness.” Isn’t this advice completely contrary to what popular culture teaches? (Day 61)
4. Kempis wrote in chapter 21, “I do not doubt that you would correct yourself more earnestly if you would think more of an early death than of a long life.” If you knew you had only a short time left in this life, would you make more of an effort to improve your spiritual life? (Day 61)

Footnotes:

The Christian Mens Breakfast group meets this Saturday and (almost) every other Saturday at a local restaurant in Davie, FL. Call Tom Truex, or use the CONTACT tab at K-Line.ORG to get more information.

Week 8 : our discussion will focus on the Chapters listed below, from The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis.¹

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Book 1 , Chapter 18 : The Example Set Us by the Holy Fathers (February 20, 2012)
2. Book 1 , Chapter 19 : The Practices of a Good Religious (February 23, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Challoner’s Reflections² on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Discussion Notes:³

1. What sacrifices do you make for God? What are some of the greatest sacrifices you have EVER made for God? How do these sacrifices compare, in number and magnitude, to the sacrifices of the great Christians who preceded us? (Day 51)
2. How is your “inner life” as a Christian? Do your private thoughts and attitudes reflect well on one who is seeking to imitate Christ? (Day 52)
3. In chapter 19, Kempis recommends private devotions in additions in addition to public prayer. However, both are important. Private devotions may be different for each individual, and may change according to one’s circumstances. How does this advice match up to your personal practices of private devotion? (Day 54)
4. Kempis wrote in Instructions for Religious about the importance of solitude in our times of prayer and devotion. Do you agree? Is there anything in the life of Christ which suggests the importance of solitude to those who seek to imitate Christ? (Day 55)

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