The first book of The Imitation consists of twenty-five short chapters on what Christian authors typically call “The Way of Purgation.” This beginning stage of the spiritual life encourages us to let go of those things that hinder us in our walk with the Lord. It points out the various temptations and undue attachments that keep us from growing in the life of the Spirit. The author does so by offering a series of concrete, practical suggestions
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