The Imitation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Imitation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus by Rev. Arnoudt is a book of books that should be read and meditated on by all Catholics, as well as those who are confused and/or are indifferent to the idea of God. The book is similar, but more personalized, than The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a' Kempis.This book presents a conversational dialogue between Our Lord Jesus Christ and His disciple, the "reader" of the book. The book is very absorbing and captures you attention immediately. As the dialogue develops the "reader" finds himself sitting in a silent atmosphere usually found only in the privacy of the "confessional".Each of the four books which make up the total volume have a brief directory of a few pages which prepares the "reader" on the subjects and ideas to be discussed in the up coming dialogue. The books each have 26 chapters with each chapter being only 4 to 6 pages long.Reading this book should bring back many souls who have become indifferent and ungrateful to God by enlightening the meaning of eternity (eternity is forever!) and by understanding more fully the mercy and love of God for all mankind.For example Book 1 contains discussions, among others, on three main goals for beginners looking for perfection, 1. Never commit another mortal sin; 2 Remove yourself from the doings of the corrupt world; and 3. Minimize and eliminate self love.During the process of reading and meditation the "reader" will learn that God will always assist you according to your efforts.Dan

I cannot say enough about the beauty of this book and its life-changing potential for the prayerful reader. I chose it as a resource during morning meditation (shortly after Lent this year). I know nothing about the author, but from the content of the book--he had to know our Lord Jesus very intimately to write so powerfully. May the Holy Spirit bring every reader into the depths of the Sacred Heart of Jesus...in return for the investment of time spent reading reflectively and meditating on its timeless truths. This is a treasure!

This book will touch your heart and change your life. It's written in four sections and includes help for how to best pray it.

Words cannot describe how beautiful and useful this book is.

This came very quickly and was brand new, even in the same newly bought wrapping. It is even more helpful than Thomas A KEmpis' "Imitation of Christ".

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Full of wisdom, guidance and advice. A great read that will inspire and direct you on the path to holiness.

Amazing book, I heard about this book. It is very inspirational,I bought this book for one of my brothers who is very thirsty to know the secrets of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Who can explain that mystery? Only who received a intimacy communion with him. That person was Maria Margarite de Alacoque. I know that my brother will be very blessed in his spiritual life. We need mystics in our times we need to come back to his precious heart.

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This is extremely great Christian book. Very holy and educational. I love it. It is a book of books. Helps one to grow in holiness and love. I highly recommend it.

You can become a saint by reading and applying what is written in this book. It goes through the purification way, the way of the cross and the last part is dedicated to the Eucharist, excellent overall.