Quotemeal: Nov. 15th, 2002

Friday, November 15, 2002

"Jesus hath many lovers of His heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of His Cross. He hath many desirous of consolation, but few of tribulation. Many love Jesus so long as no adversities befall them."
— Thomas à Kempis

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"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love."
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Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "Jesus hath many lovers of His heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of His Cross. He hath many desirous of consolation, but few of tribulation. Many love Jesus so long as no adversities befall them."

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