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Thomas à Kempis: Prayer of the Disciple

Posted on February 7, 2024 by patrickfranklin

A friend recently posted part of a prayer, written by Thomas à Kempis, from chapter 42 of his classic book The Imitation of Christ. It resonates with me, so I thought I’d share it here. I’ll likely post the whole … Continue reading →

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St. John of Damascus: Holistic Salvation

Posted on September 29, 2021 by patrickfranklin

These words from St. John of Damascus (~645-749 AD) describe the holistic effects of Christian salvation, the effects of God’s redemptive work and power through Christ in the Spirit. “Indeed, the worship of demons has ceased. Creation has been sanctified … Continue reading →

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