Sermons to the Novices

Another Work from Thomas A Kempis, the Author of the 2nd Best Selling Book ever, The Imitation of Christ. Sermon I. 6 On Unity. Sermon II. 13 The Praise of a good Congregation of Religious. Sermon III. 17 Of a good and pious Conversation. Sermon IV. 22 Of persevering Patience amidst the Slothful and Perverse. Sermon V. 31 Of guarding the Tongue, working with Diligence, and obeying Superiors. Sermon VI. 36 Of shunning Vain-glory, and giving all Praise to God. Sermon VII. 41 Of the Danger of much Talking. Sermon VIII. 47 Of the Griefs and Consolations of the Blessed Virgin. Sermon IX. 53 Of the excellent Merits, and privileged Gifts of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sermon X. 57 Of Solitude, according to the Example of Christ and the Saints. Sermon XI. 60 Of the Solitude of the Heart, by which the Soul is raised above herself. Sermon XII. 63 Of Silence and the good Fruit thereof. Sermon XIII. 68 Of seeking our Only and Chief Good. Sermon XIV. 75 Of the Desire to enjoy God. Sermon XV. 79 Of approaching the Holy of Holies, Jesus Christ, the King of Angels.