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What is everyone’s favorite version of The Imitation of Christ?

I like the one put out by the Confraternity of the Precious Blood.
 
For years I had a little red volume with gold lettering on the cover. I can’t remember who put it out, but I loved that book. I seem to have lost it in my most recent move, and can’t find it for the life of me. In the meantime, I have the Baronius, which is OK, but will never replace that red book in my affections.
 
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For years I had a little red volume with gold lettering on the cover. I can’t remember who put it out, but I loved that book. I seem to have lost it in my most recent move, and can’t find it for the life of me. In the meantime, I have the Baronius, which is OK, but will never replace that red book in my affections.
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Today is St. Anthony’s feast day. Pray to him. Maybe he can find it for you.
 
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The Imitation of Christ by Thomas á Kempis. The Baronius edition which is the Bishop Challoner translation.
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This precious volume is my constant companion. Dare I say, sometimes I think I have a more profound attachment to this little book than to Scripture! I think it is because of the parts where Christ speaks directly to the reader. It is really like you are having a one-on-one conversation with Him.
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It is a very nice, compact and well-made edition. And, Bishop Challoner’s translation, while a bit archaic, avoids the tendencies toward modernism seen in some other editions. I believe that it is Thomas á Kmpis most purely translated.
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What is everyone’s favorite version of The Imitation of Christ?

I like the one put out by the Confraternity of the Precious Blood.
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I have several translations, one apparently done by a pastor in the “Church of What’s Happening Now” All editions have value. Examine some others, either online or at a Catholic bookstore. Chances are you will be happiest with the one you have.
 
Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History: Complete and Unabridged

Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue

The Catholic Answers 20 Answers series

I read a lot ans usually, several books at a time.

Patrick
AMDG
 
I’m almost done with The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis De’Montfort.
 
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For years I had a little red volume with gold lettering on the cover. I can’t remember who put it out, but I loved that book. I seem to have lost it in my most recent move, and can’t find it for the life of me. In the meantime, I have the Baronius, which is OK, but will never replace that red book in my affections.
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Today is St. Anthony’s feast day. Pray to him. Maybe he can find it for you.
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You’re right, Lormar! I never thought of that! Thanks for the reminder!
 
I’m reading the Pauline version, but I will check out that website. Thanks!
 
Awakening Your Soul to the Presence of God
-Fr. Kilian J. Healy (O.Carm)

Plan of Life
-(Fr.) Roger J. Landry
 
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I have read this book nearly a year ago. I really like this book.
 
Fr. Roger Landry … that name sounds familiar … but I can’t remember any details.
 
My current volume in this genre is The Divine Dance by Father Richard Rohr. This is my second read of this one.
 
The Miracle Ship: Conversations with John Gillespie
-By Brian O’Hare
 
Just finished true devotion to Mary and started reading introduction to the devout life
 
My print copy of Pope Francis’ Rejoice and be Glad finally arrived today. I read it online when it was first promulgated, but I will read it again now since I prefer reading real books.
 
Fr. Landry was interviewed on EWTN fairly recently, by Rev. Mitch Pacwa??? - that’s why I picked up his book.
 
Thanks Mary Ellen! I’ll google it and see what I come up with.

Is this it:
 
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