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Devotio Moderna: Basic Writings is unavailable, but you can change that!

This volume consists of basic texts that reveal the spirituality of the Modern Devout, especially during the early years of the movement from 1380 to 1430. The “Modern Devotion” movement, which was originated by a Dutchman, Master Geerte Grote, is the classic expression of later medieval religious life.

to confess. And if you do not know what to confess, you should confess your blindness, because those who do not know what to confess have still many faults. The person who thinks she has nothing to cut away [lit. circumcise] has in reality more than enough still to cut away. Those who, after they have gone to the holy sacrament, find themselves more cautious and inward and wise and understanding have evidence that they truly prepared themselves properly in advance.
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