What every weary Catholic needs

Daily Meditationis a sure remedy for spiritual lethargy . . . that sad state in which, too often now, we find our inner life shriveled, our prayers listless, the sacraments mere habits, and even the Mass routine.
	That’s why, over 70 years ago, the wise Dominican priest Bede Jarrett penned and gathered for busy Catholics like you and me more than 120 meditations — none longer than 1,000 words — to ensure that each of our days contain at least one brief, thoughtful encounter with God.
Classic Catholic Meditations  by Fr. Bede Jarrett, O.P. 478 pages
In less than five minutes a day, these remarkable, bite-sized meditations will teach you something new about our Faith, introducing not merely dry catechetical facts, but rich spiritual truths we all need to meditate on.
	Don’t know how to meditate? No problem. Meditation is simply prayer of the mind and heart, a kind of prayer that Fr. Jarrett teaches you here in a page or two. Once you learn it, you’ll find yourself reaping the rich spiritual harvest that regular meditation brings, no matter how brief your meditations may be.
In fact, within days of taking up these pages, you’ll be surprised to find yourself habitually addressing yourself to God — not merely during crises, but also in the ordinary course of your day, regularly calling on Him for strength and quietly speaking to him out of the fullness of your heart.
Classic Catholic Meditations  by Fr. Bede Jarrett, O.P.$24.95 paperback 478 pages ORDER ONLINE or call             1-800-888-9344       Sophia Institute PressBox 5284, Manchester, NH 03108 In just a few moments each day, you'll grow richer in understanding of the following:  Almsgiving Angels Anointing of the sickAuthority Baptism The Catholic Church as the repository of truth Character versus temperament Cheerfulness How the Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic The Communion of Saints Confession Confirmation Contemplation Cultivating good habits Detachment Educating yourself in the Faith The Eucharist Forming your conscience Friendship with men and with God Generosity of spirit Gifts of the Holy Spirit God’s graceGod’s mercy after death God’s nearness God’s ProvidenceHappiness in Heaven The Holy Name of Jesus Holy Orders The Holy Spirit in your life The Holy TrinityHow to increase your love of God Jesus as true God and true man Listening for God in the Scriptures The Liturgy The loneliness that sin causes Marriage The mysteries of the Faith The Mystical Body of Christ Nurturing virtueObedienceOvercoming distractionsThe Pope The relation of faith and prayer Respect for property The resurrection of the body Righteous angerThe roots of sin Seeing God face-to-face Self-denial The Sign of the Cross Silence in prayer The solitude of Hell Speaking to God Spiritual aridity Suffering The Virgin Mary’s perfection and intercession The wisdom of God Your unique vocation . . . and countless other topicsconsidered in these brief meditations that will complete your understanding, deepen your faith, calm your soul, and help you pray. Why not begin with the first one today? Fr. Bede Jarrett, 0.P.(1881-1934) Fr. Bede Jarrett looked upon life as a great adventure, and his joyful spirit pervades these classic meditations, which combine a solid foundation in Church doctrine with down-to-earth insights applicable to everyday living. Ordained in 1904, Fr. Jarrett was stationed at St. Dominic’s Priory in London. At 33, he was named Prior there and, just two years later, was elected Provincial — an office he held the rest of his life. While serving as Provincial, Fr. Jarrett wrote numerous scholarly books, as well as a lively, popular biography of St. Dominic. Fr. Jarrett’s demanding schedule of preaching and lecture engagements in England and abroad soon brought him to the attention of Catholics in the pew. He inspired them with his profound grasp of human nature and his eloquent explanations of the wise and loving ways of God. That same eloquence and Catholic understanding permeates the meditations he penned for this book.