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The Marian Fathers
The Imitation of Christ with Fr. Joe Roesch
Jesus said, "Whoever wishes to come after Me, must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24). This is what Christians have been trying to do for centuries: to become like Christ. The old expression was "imitating Christ"; now we say, "following Christ," walking in His footsteps, to become like Him. Join Fr. Joe Roesch, MIC, as he reads the spiritual classic, "The Imitation of Christ," from beginning to end. It was written in the 1400s, yet sounds like it was written yesterday. Translated into languages all over the world, it is said to be the most well-read book in the...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 172 ratings
Wonderful book and reflection
This is a wonderful book with great insight for development of a spiritual life, and I would recommend it to anyone who desires spiritual growth. Thank you, Father Roesch, for providing this podcast and your gentle reflections on each chapter.
Wordbrain-is-funtrain via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/29/24
Imitation of Christ
Father Joe Roesch, do you have any idea how important all your podcasts are to me? Love to you.
VTMcE via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/10/23
I love this Father, it is so beautiful and helpful - thank you 🙏
MCDeJesus via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/14/23
Recent Episodes
Fr. Joe Roesch, MIC, provides his final reflections on "The Imitation of Christ," by Thomas à Kempis. Fr. Joe also tells us about his new podcast, "Mystical Temple of God with Fr. Joe Roesch" (coming October, 2022) which will follow the body of work "Mystical Temple of God" by St. Stanislaus, who...
Published 08/23/22
Fr. Joe Roesch, MIC, reads Book 4, Chapter 18 from the spiritual classic, "The Imitation of Christ," and shares his reflections.
Published 08/22/22
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