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For more than five centuries, Christians have found inThe Imitation of Christa practical yet profound answer. The book's uncompromising directness in addressing the challenges of a mature spiritual interiority may seem countercultural, but this is indeed its great advantage. It offers a different measure of progress, a progress rooted in God and the individual rather than in society alone, a progress which extends beyond our age and lifetime." . With a deep understanding of the inner life, Kempis provides a series of reflections on such topics as humility, charity, discipline, self-examination, and meditation, revealing a simple path to a life of faith that is challenging and deeply spiritual while still remaining accessible and grounded. Ever new because the message it presents is timeless. The eternal truths this book contains have made it the most widely read spiritual work after the Bible. Only the Bible has been more influential as a source of Christian devotional reading than The Imitation of Christ. This meditation on the spiritual life has inspired readers . This religious classic has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Written in a candid and conversational style, the topics include liberation from worldly inclinations, preparation and consolations of prayer, and eucharistic communion., Written five centuries ago by a humble monk, this timeless message of faith in Christ's teachings remains a vital source of spiritual strength for people seeking to follow in the footsteps of the Lord.