Thursday, July 24, 2008

Thomas à Kempis


Propers for Thomas à Kempis - Priest, Monk, and Writer
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The Collect -

Holy Father, who hast nourished and strengthened thy Church by the writings of thy servant Thomas a Kempis: Grant that we may learn from him to know what we ought to know, to love what we ought to love, to praise what highly pleaseth thee, and always to seek to know and follow thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Epistle - Philippians 4:4-9

The Gospel - St. Luke 6:17-23

Reference and Resources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_%C3%A0_Kempis
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14661a.htm
http://elvis.rowan.edu/~kilroy/JEK/07/24.html

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