On the Passion of Christ: According to the Four Evangelists : Prayers and Meditations

By Thomas à Kempis

Book Overview

A perfect complement to the movie, The Passion of The Christ, this book presents reflections that will enable the reader to focus deeply on the true meaning of the Passion. In his famous spiritual classic, The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis reminds the reader that in order to become a follower of Christ one must imitate his life, and to accomplish this he adds: "Let it then be our main concern to meditate on the life of Jesus Christ. It is impossible to imitate Christ without first knowing him, and the best way of getting to know him is by meditating on his life as it is described in the four Gospels."

Thus, in this wonderful meditation book, perfect for Lent, or any time of the year, the great spiritual writer and monk gives profound, short reflections on Gospel passages about the passion and death of Christ. Each chapter, focusing on a specific aspect of the Passion of Our Lord, gives a prayer, a meditation and spiritual advice and closes with another short prayer.

Very much in the same style as his The Imitation of Christ, this book covers the entire Passion, and makes great spiritual reading for anyone. Illustrated.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898709938
• ISBN13: 9780898709933
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Meditations on the Passion of Christ

Excellent meditations on the Passion of Christ based on the four Gospels. The meditations can be used as sources for prayer, and give much hope to the afflicted soul.

A Spiritual Gem

From the author of the most widely read book in Christian spirituality after the Bible, THE IMITATION OF CHRIST, comes this jewel of spiritual insights on the Passion of Christ. The great Thomas A Kempis goes thru the four Gospels and covers the whole Passion of Chist in detail, giving profound meditations that really stir the soul. These are just beautiful insights on what Christ suffered, and how we can and should respond to this incredible love of the God made man. Perfect reading for Lent, or really for anytime of the year. A Kempis gives short to medium length meditations in 35 chapters, covering all aspects of the Passion, and concludes each chapter with a wonderful little prayer. This book has never been in English before, and its timing is perfect with all the interest in Christ's Passion. The combination of Thomas A Kempis and the four Gospels is a powerful means of spiritual inspiration and insight. The Passion of Christ will affect you as never before. Don't miss this book!

Truly Excellent

If you like "The Imitation of Christ" you will love this book. Thirty-five chapters, only a page or two each, examining in a prayerful way each step of Jesus' Passion. Five stars does not do this book justice. My husband and I are each reading a chapter a day for Lent and it is one of the most inspirational books we have ever read. The translation is at once clear and devout. My highest personal recommendation for this book.