What can the lay person learn from the life of a monk? Solitude and Silence are two pillars of monastic life that many people quickly point to as the hardest and most confusing parts of this kind of religious consecration. However, the great spiritual writer Thomas à Kempis, author of The Imitation of Christ, helps us to understand that all Christians are called to some solitude and silence in our lives while not taking on a complete eremitical life. He recommends the systematic and intentional incorporation of solitude and silence in a manner which is consistent with each one’s vocation and state of life.
It is important for us to cultivate these two habits in order to enter into contemplation and conversation with God. This vision of God may also be experienced (to varying degrees) even in this world, through the grace of contemplative prayer. And silence and solitude are the hallowed doors through which one must pass to arrive at this delightful and serene state of holy contemplation.
- Publication Date:
- 10/17/23
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pdf:
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- Pages:
- 80
- Height:
- 7.00
- Width:
- 5.00
7 Reviews
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Extremely Uneven
For a couple of pages, I was duly inspired. I think my first red flag was when he spoke of a few pe…
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Solitude and Silence
Wonderful book. Easy to read... and very good translation. Highly recommended.
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A Kempis Silence & Solitude
A beautifully published book of a smooth translation of this valuable spiritual book.
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I needed this book
This book spoke to me as I seek the silence from this world to draw closer to God.
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Solitude and Silence
This is a very calming book on quieting yourself and contemplating on God and His Presence. Silence …
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Very readable
I've only just begun reading this but already I find it interesting and useful. The contents a…
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Beautiful!
This book is very beautifully presented and comes in such a nice portable size. The reflections are…
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