Today's 'Imitation'

"Use all occasions for your spiritual gain. If you observe good example, follow it; and if you see bad example, take care not to do the same; and if you have already fallen into this fault, work to correct it quickly. As your eye observes others, be sure that you also are observed by them.

What an inspiration to see religious persons devout and fervent in the love of God, courteous and self-disciplined!

On the other hand, how sad to see those whose lives are disorderly and who do not practice those things to which they are called. How detrimental it is for us to neglect the purpose of our calling and to divert our minds to things that are not our concern." Thomas A Kempis, The Imitation of Christ Book 1, Ch 25, Sec. 5

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