What does it really mean to follow Jesus-not only in what you believe, but in the way you live every day?
For more than six centuries, The Imitation of Christ, traditionally attributed to Thomas à Kempis, has helped Christians pursue a deeper life with Jesus through humility, prayer, self-discipline, trust, and love of God. Now this enduring Catholic spiritual classic has been faithfully retold for a new generation.
Following Jesus: The Imitation of Christ Retold for Young Readers makes the wisdom and spiritual journey of the original work accessible to readers ages 9-12 while preserving its distinctly Christian and Catholic character.
Young readers are invited to examine the choices that shape the heart: how to resist temptation, handle disagreements, become less concerned with popularity and praise, grow in humility, persevere through difficulties, and learn to place their confidence in God rather than in passing things.
As the book progresses, the spiritual journey becomes increasingly personal. The reader enters the interior dialogue between Christ and the Disciple, learning to listen, surrender self-will, seek lasting peace, depend upon grace, and remain faithful when following Jesus becomes difficult.
The journey culminates in the Eucharist, where the young reader encounters one of the central convictions of the Catholic faith: Jesus does not merely give advice or inspiration-He gives Himself.
Inside this accessible adaptation, young readers will discover:
- Practical wisdom for following Jesus in ordinary life
- Catholic teaching on humility, temptation, grace, prayer, suffering, and perseverance
- Guidance for friendships, family life, difficult people, and the desire for approval
- The powerful Christ-and-Disciple dialogue at the heart of the original classic
- A reverent introduction to the Eucharist, the Real Presence, and receiving Christ in faith
Written in clear, engaging language without reducing the depth of the original, Following Jesus introduces children to a Catholic classic that has formed generations of Christians.
Ideal for Catholic children ages 9-12, families, homeschoolers, Catholic schools, religious education programs, First Communion follow-up, Confirmation preparation, and young readers beginning to explore the great spiritual classics of the Church.
The world will offer young people many voices to follow. Following Jesus invites them to learn to recognize the voice that matters most-and to discover what can happen when they choose to follow Christ.
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