Father John Bartunek, LC, publishes this book to help you actively participate in prayer and cultivate a fruitful friendship with Christ
Following the tradition of his popular Bible study devotional “The Best Part,” Fr. John Bartunek, LC, offers 40 days for peace and union with God, published by Sophia Press. The moving meditations it contains will guide you along the path of mental prayer, the prayer of the saints. This book will help you actively engage in mental prayer and cultivate a fruitful friendship with Christ. It will also teach you to rest in God’s love and receive healing, grace, peace, and joy during this sacred time.
As Fr. Bartunek deepens his exploration of the Scriptures from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, you will grow in reading, meditation, and applying the Gospel to your life. These brief and powerful reflections focus on Lenten themes, from true fasting and carrying your cross to overcoming fear, temptation, and experiencing renewal. As you draw closer to God through this prayer experience, He will draw closer to you in a more intimate and profound way than ever before.
Father John Bartunek, LC
Page after page, this book will serve as a catalyst in your life to personalize your moments of prayer and meditation. This life-changing resource will guide you to follow the Holy Spirit’s lead on the path of holiness, encounter the Real Presence of Our Lord, and cultivate greater love for your neighbor in your heart. You will find a simple and specific structure for prayer and practical tips to develop a sacred time and space for prayer. It includes:
- A three-step guide for daily mental prayer with brief explanations.
- The method of the five R’s for meditative prayer (who would have thought it could be so easy?)
- Daily inspirations from Scripture and the saints to ignite your prayer-hungry heart
- Reflections to help you develop a truly personal relationship with God
- Introspective questions to help you converse with God and “deepen” your faith journey
- How to persevere in prayer even during difficult moments and make resolutions
Daily meditation keeps your faith alive, flexible, and relevant. It irrigates the soil of your soul, giving it greater participation in abundant life. Your communion with God will continually open new perspectives on your path toward spiritual maturity. All the saints and renowned spiritual directors of all times have said the same:
if we want to be saints, we must dedicate daily time to meditation.
A list of resources is also included, among them a series of videos, which will provide further guidance, strengthen your faith journey, and help you follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance with greater certainty.
