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The Imitation of Christ: A Spiritual Commentary and Reader’s Guide is unavailable, but you can change that!

One of the best-loved spiritual classics of all time is now more accessible than ever. While many contemporary readers seek the richness of classical spirituality, some find the language and thought patterns of The Imitation of Christ distant and difficult to understand. Fr. Dennis Billy, noted teacher and spiritual guide, helps today’s readers interpret The Imitation by raising their awareness...

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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