An edition of The little follower of Jesus (1889)

The little follower of Jesus

by Rev. A.M. Grussi, C.PP.S., A book for the young folks. Based and built on "The following of Christ." By Thomas à Kempis. First and Second Books.

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An edition of The little follower of Jesus (1889)

The little follower of Jesus

by Rev. A.M. Grussi, C.PP.S., A book for the young folks. Based and built on "The following of Christ." By Thomas à Kempis. First and Second Books.

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P.J. Kenedy & Sons
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English

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Table of Contents

CONTENTS.
Introductory 7
The Little Follower of Jesus 11
BOOK FIRST.— The Road Laid Out.
Chapter
I. Despise the Vanity of the World 17
II. Have a Humble Opinion of Yourself 21
III. The Doctrine of Faith 26
IV. Be Prudent in What You Do 31
V. On Reading 36
VI. Renounce Inordinate Affection 41
VII. Avoid Vain Hope 46
VIII. Friendship and Undue Intimacy 51
IX. Obedience and Subjection 55
X. Bridle your Tongue 60
XI. Progress in Spiritual Life 65
XII. Trials and Afflictions 70
XIII. Resisting Temptations 76
XIV. Rash Judgment 81
XV. Works Done out of Charity 86
XVI. Bearing the Faults of Others 92
XVII. Vocation 98
XVIII. Example of the Saints 104
XIX. Exercises of a Good Christian 108
XX. Silence and Solitude 112
XXI. Sorrow of Heart 117
XXII. Human Misery 122
XXIII. Thoughts on Death 127
XXIV. Judgment and What Comes After 132
XXV. Amend Your Life 137
BOOK SECOND.— Steps Towards Jesus.
Chapter
I. Interior Life 145
II. Humble Submission 149
III. A Peaceful Disposition 153
IV. A Pure Mind and Simple Intention 158
V. Self-Consideration 163
VI. Joy of a Good Conscience 167
VII. Love of Jesus Above All Things 172
VIII. Familiar Friendship with Jesus 177
IX. Want of All Consolation 182
X. Gratitude for the Grace of God 188
XI. Lovers of the Cross 193
XII. The Royal Way of the Cross 199
The Flowers 207
Angels' Dialogue on New Year's Night 214
The Legend of St. Christophorus 233

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New York, USA

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Open Library
OL25880580M
Internet Archive
TheLittleFollowerOfJesus
OCLC/WorldCat
669215846

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