Insights from Thomas a Kempis

Thomas a Kempis is hit and miss for me. Sometimes I really enjoy what I read, other times, I don't agree with his take on things. Today was a hit. Read this quote.

Take advantage of everything that will help your progress, and if you see or hear of a good example, be on fire to imitate it. On the other hand, if you see something reprehensible, then do not imitate it, but avoid it. And if you have ever imitated such a deed, then correct it as soon as you can. Just as you take notice of the actions of others, be assured, others also notice yours.

I really like the last part. It is really easy for us to point out the failures of others. But rarely do we realize that other people can quite easily do the same of us. "Do not Judge, so that you will not be judged, for in the way you judge, you will be judged..." (Matthew 7:1).

This one is great.

The religious who meditates devoutly on the most holy life and passion of our Lord will find all that he needs to make his life worthwhile. In fact, he has no need to go belong Jesus, for he will discover nothing better. If Jesus Crucified would come into our hearts, how quickly and perfectly we would be instructed in the spiritual life.

Indeed, there is nothing better than finding Jesus. My prayer is that I find Jesus in my spiritual life everyday.