{"date":"July 26","id":"07-26","intro":["While Europe was shaken with wars, Thomas à Kempis lived in happy seclusion in his convent. His writings convincingly reflect the serenity and happiness of a man who has found peace—a peace that surpasses all understanding."],"minutes":13,"readings":[{"author":"Thomas à Kempis","end":211,"start":205,"volume":7,"work":"Thomas à Kempis"}],"slug":"july-26","status":"proofread","title":"Peace Amid Strife","url":"/harvard-classics/july-26/","words":2562}