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The Imitation of Christ, A Chapter A Day

The Imitation of Christ in 114 days, a chapter at a sitting · about 3 min a day

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114 readings. Missed days are forgiven, and the plan reads in whichever Bible you choose.

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1The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter I · Of the imitation of Christ, and of contempt of the world and all its vanities · 2 min
2The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter II · Of thinking humbly of oneself · 2 min
3The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter III · Of the knowledge of truth · 4 min
4The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter IV · Of prudence in action · 1 min
5The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter V · Of the reading of Holy Scriptures · 1 min
6The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter VI · Of inordinate affections · 1 min
7The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter VII · Of fleeing from vain hope and pride · 1 min
8The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter VIII · Of the danger of too much familiarity · 1 min
9The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter IX · Of Obedience and Subjection · 1 min
10The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter X · Of the danger of superfluity of words · 1 min
11The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XI · Of seeking peace of mind and of spiritual progress · 3 min
12The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XII · Of the uses of adversity · 1 min
13The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XIII · Of resisting temptation · 4 min
14The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XIV · On avoiding rash judgment · 1 min
15The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XV · Of works of charity · 1 min
16The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XVI · Of bearing with the faults of others · 2 min
17The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XVII · Of a Religious life · 1 min
18The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XVIII · Of the example of the holy fathers · 3 min
19The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XIX · Of the exercises of a religious man · 4 min
20The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XX · Of the love of solitude and silence · 5 min
21The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XXI · Of compunction of heart · 3 min
22The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XXII · On the contemplation of human misery · 4 min
23The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XXIII · Of meditation upon death · 5 min
24The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XXIV · Of the judgment and punishment of the wicked · 5 min
25The Imitation of Christ · First Book · Chapter XXV · Of the zealous amendment of our whole life · 6 min
26The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter I · Of the inward life · 5 min
27The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter II · Of lowly submission · 1 min
28The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter III · Of the good, peaceable man · 2 min
29The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter IV · Of a pure mind and simple intention · 1 min
30The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter V · Of self-esteem · 2 min
31The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter VI · Of the joy of a good conscience · 2 min
32The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter VII · Of loving Jesus above all things · 2 min
33The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter VIII · Of the intimate love of Jesus · 3 min
34The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter IX · Of the lack of all comfort · 5 min
35The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter X · Of gratitude for the Grace of God · 3 min
36The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter XI · Of the fewness of those who love the Cross of Jesus · 3 min
37The Imitation of Christ · Second Book · Chapter XII · Of the royal way of the Holy Cross · 9 min
38The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter I · Of the inward voice of Christ to the faithful soul · 1 min
39The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter II · What the truth saith inwardly without noise of words · 2 min
40The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter III · How all the words of God are to be heard with humility, and how many consider them not · 4 min
41The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter IV · How we must walk in truth and humility before God · 2 min
42The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter V · Of the wonderful power of the Divine Love · 4 min
43The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter VI · Of the proving of the true lover · 3 min
44The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter VII · Of hiding our grace under the guard of humility · 4 min
45The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter VIII · Of a low estimation of self in the sight of God · 2 min
46The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter IX · That all things are to be referred to God, as the final end · 2 min
47The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter X · That it is sweet to despise the world and to serve God · 3 min
48The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XI · That the desires of the heart are to be examined and governed · 2 min
49The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XII · Of the inward growth of patience, and of the struggle against evil desires · 2 min
50The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XIII · Of the obedience of one in lowly subjection after the example of Jesus Christ · 2 min
51The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XIV · Of meditation upon the hidden judgments of God, that we may not be lifted up because of our well-doing · 2 min
52The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XV · How we must stand and speak, in everything that we desire · 2 min
53The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XVI · That true solace is to be sought in God alone · 2 min
54The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XVII · That all care is to be cast upon God · 1 min
55The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XVIII · That temporal miseries are to be borne patiently after the example of Christ · 2 min
56The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XIX · Of bearing injuries, and who shall be approved as truly patient · 2 min
57The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XX · Of confession of our infirmity and of the miseries of this life · 3 min
58The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXI · That we must rest in God above all goods and gifts · 4 min
59The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXII · Of the recollection of God’s manifold benefits · 3 min
60The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXIII · Of four things which bring great peace · 3 min
61The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXIV · Of avoiding of curious inquiry into the life of another · 1 min
62The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXV · Wherein firm peace of heart and true profit consist · 2 min
63The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXVI · Of the exaltation of a free spirit, which humble prayer more deserveth than doth frequent reading · 2 min
64The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXVII · That personal love greatly hindereth from the highest good · 3 min
65The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXVIII · Against the tongues of detractors · 1 min
66The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXIX · How when tribulation cometh we must call upon and bless God · 1 min
67The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXX · Of seeking divine help, and the confidence of obtaining grace · 4 min
68The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXXI · Of the neglect of every creature, that the Creator may be found · 3 min
69The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXXII · Of self-denial and the casting away all selfishness · 2 min
70The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXXIII · Of instability of the heart, and of directing the aim towards God · 1 min
71The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXXIV · That to him who loveth God is sweet above all things and in all things · 2 min
72The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXXV · That there is no security against temptation in this life · 2 min
73The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXXVI · Against vain judgments of men · 2 min
74The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXXVII · Of pure and entire resignation of self, for the obtaining liberty of heart · 2 min
75The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXXVIII · Of a good government in external things, and of having recourse to God in dangers · 2 min
76The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XXXIX · That man must not be immersed in business · 1 min
77The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XL · That man hath no good in himself, and nothing whereof to glory · 3 min
78The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XLI · Of contempt of all temporal honour · 1 min
79The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XLII · That our peace is not to be placed in men · 1 min
80The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XLIII · Against vain and worldly knowledge · 2 min
81The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XLIV · Of not troubling ourselves about outward things · 1 min
82The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XLV · That we must not believe everyone, and that we are prone to fall in our words · 4 min
83The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XLVI · Of having confidence in God when evil words are cast at us · 3 min
84The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XLVII · That all troubles are to be endured for the sake of eternal life · 2 min
85The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XLVIII · Of the day of eternity and of the straitnesses of this life · 4 min
86The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter XLIX · Of the desire after eternal life, and how great blessings are promised to those who strive · 5 min
87The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter L · How a desolate man ought to commit himself into the hands of God · 5 min
88The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter LI · That we must give ourselves to humble works when we are unequal to those that are lofty · 1 min
89The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter LII · That a man ought not to reckon himself worthy of consolation, but more worthy of chastisement · 3 min
90The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter LIII · That the Grace of God doth not join itself to those who mind earthly things · 2 min
91The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter LIV · Of the diverse motions of Nature and of Grace · 5 min
92The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter LV · Of the corruption of Nature and the efficacy of Divine Grace · 4 min
93The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter LVI · That we ought to deny ourselves, and to imitate Christ by means of the Cross · 3 min
94The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter LVII · That a man must not be too much cast down when he falleth into some faults · 2 min
95The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter LVIII · Of deeper matters, and God’s hidden judgments which are not to be inquired into · 6 min
96The Imitation of Christ · Third Book · Chapter LIX · That all hope and trust is to be fixed in God alone · 3 min
97The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter I · With how great reverence Christ must be received · 7 min
98The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter II · That the greatness and charity of God is shown to men in the Sacrament · 4 min
99The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter III · That it is profitable to Communicate often · 3 min
100The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter IV · That many good gifts are bestowed upon those who Communicate devoutly · 4 min
101The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter V · Of the dignity of this Sacrament, and of the office of the priest · 2 min
102The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter VI · An inquiry concerning preparation for Communion · 1 min
103The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter VII · Of the examination of conscience, and purpose of amendment · 3 min
104The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter VIII · Of the oblation of Christ upon the cross, and of resignation of self · 1 min
105The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter IX · That we ought to offer ourselves and all that is ours to God, and to pray for all · 3 min
106The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter X · That Holy Communion is not lightly to be omitted · 4 min
107The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter XI · That the Body and Blood of Christ and the Holy Scriptures are most necessary to a faithful soul · 6 min
108The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter XII · That he who is about to Communicate with Christ ought to prepare himself with great diligence · 3 min
109The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter XIII · That the devout soul ought with the whole heart to yearn after union with Christ in the Sacrament · 2 min
110The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter XIV · Of the fervent desire of certain devout persons to receive the Body and Blood of Christ · 2 min
111The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter XV · That the grace of devotion is acquired by humility and self-denial · 2 min
112The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter XVI · That we ought to lay open our necessities to Christ and to require His Grace · 2 min
113The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter XVII · Of fervent love and vehement desire of receiving Christ · 3 min
114The Imitation of Christ · Fourth Book · Chapter XVIII · That a man should not be a curious searcher of the Sacrament, but a humble imitator of Christ, submitting his sense to holy faith · 2 min

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