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Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB
Benedictine monk, translator and scholar of medieval Latin spirituality, known for translating works of Thomas à Kempis and writing on monastic and devotional texts.
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Dec 8, 2025
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The Hidden Saintly Scholar Who Wrote the #2 Bestseller of All Time | Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB
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Join the insightful Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, a Benedictine monk and renowned translator of medieval Latin spirituality, as he delves into the life of Thomas à Kempis, author of the second bestselling book, The Imitation of Christ. They explore Kempis's humble origins and the spiritual significance of his writings, including themes of humility and the importance of contemplating death. Fr. Nixon reveals how Kempis's meditation on mortality can reshape priorities and how his work remains a beacon of Christian devotion across centuries.
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