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Thomas a Kempis: temporal vs. eternal

Thursday, January 19, 2017
Commemoration of Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 1095
Meditation:
Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
—Matthew 19:21-22 (ESV)
Quotation:
For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.
Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471), Of the Imitation of Christ [1418], Leipzig: Bernhard Tauchnitz, 1877, III.iii.3, p.118 (see the book)
See also Matt. 19:16-26; Ps. 49:16-19; Matt. 6:5-6; 13:22; Mark 10:17-27; Luke 12:15-21; 18:18-27; 1 Tim. 6:9-10
Quiet time reflection:
Lord, You admonish my sloth. Grant that I may be energetic in the causes of the Kingdom. CQOD Blog email RSS
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