For more than 600 years, The Imitation of Christ has been one of the most beloved and influential works of Christian spirituality ever written. Alongside Sacred Scripture, it has guided countless saints, priests, religious and lay faithful in learning to follow Christ with greater humility, devotion and love.
This beautifully presented edition from The Beatitude Project offers a faithful modern English translation that preserves the depth, beauty and wisdom of Thomas à Kempis’ original work while making it accessible to today’s reader. Every effort has been made to retain the spirit and meaning of the original Latin without the barrier of archaic language, allowing this timeless spiritual classic to become part of your daily prayer life.
Rather than being a book to read once and place back on a shelf, The Imitation of Christ is a lifelong companion. Its short chapters make it perfect for daily meditation, whether read alongside Scripture, before Mass, during Adoration, or as part of a morning or evening prayer routine. Each page gently calls the reader away from the distractions of the world and towards a deeper union with Christ through humility, self-denial, trust in God’s providence and faithful perseverance.
A faithful modern English translation from the original Latin
Translator’s Preface
Guidance on how to read The Imitation of Christ devotionally
The complete four books:
Helpful Counsels of the Spiritual Life
Directives for the Interior Life
On Interior Consolation
On the Blessed Sacrament
Crafted to be a book you’ll return to every day for years to come.
110 × 160 mm compact pocket-sized format
364 pages
Whether you are encountering this spiritual masterpiece for the first time or replacing a well-loved copy, this carefully produced edition is designed to become a treasured companion throughout your spiritual journey.
“Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” — John 8:12
For more than 600 years, The Imitation of Christ has been one of the most beloved and influential works of Christian spirituality ever written. Alongside Sacred Scripture, it has guided countless saints, priests, religious and lay faithful in learning to follow Christ with greater humility, devotion and love.
This beautifully presented edition from The Beatitude Project offers a faithful modern English translation that preserves the depth, beauty and wisdom of Thomas à Kempis’ original work while making it accessible to today’s reader. Every effort has been made to retain the spirit and meaning of the original Latin without the barrier of archaic language, allowing this timeless spiritual classic to become part of your daily prayer life.
Rather than being a book to read once and place back on a shelf, The Imitation of Christ is a lifelong companion. Its short chapters make it perfect for daily meditation, whether read alongside Scripture, before Mass, during Adoration, or as part of a morning or evening prayer routine. Each page gently calls the reader away from the distractions of the world and towards a deeper union with Christ through humility, self-denial, trust in God’s providence and faithful perseverance.
A faithful modern English translation from the original Latin
Translator’s Preface
Guidance on how to read The Imitation of Christ devotionally
The complete four books:
Helpful Counsels of the Spiritual Life
Directives for the Interior Life
On Interior Consolation
On the Blessed Sacrament
Crafted to be a book you’ll return to every day for years to come.
110 × 160 mm compact pocket-sized format
364 pages
Whether you are encountering this spiritual masterpiece for the first time or replacing a well-loved copy, this carefully produced edition is designed to become a treasured companion throughout your spiritual journey.
“Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” — John 8:12