The Better Part, Gospel of Mark

Every saint and renowned spiritual director through the ages has said the same thing: if we desire to become saints, we must spend time daily in meditation. With this book, Fr. John Bartunek has created an extensive, Christ-centered resource to serve as your daily meditation companion. The Better Part offers a practical explanation of Christian meditation (along with a cheat-sheet!) as well as material to draw from during your meditations, including a Bible study on the Gospels, a survey of saints' writings, and a handy guide to prayer. As you learn to read, meditate upon, absorb, and apply the Gospels to your life, you'll also find ways to personalize your times of prayer, allowing you to follow the Holy Spirit's lead along the path of holiness. Open these pages to discover the methods of meditation that best suit you, to develop your friendship with Christ, and to experience the true Christian joy of a deep, fruitful life of prayer. Fr. John Bartunek, LC, S.Th.D. received his B.A. in history from Stanford University in 1990. He was ordained a Catholic priest for the Legionaries of Christ in 2003 and earned hi; doctorate in moral theology in 2010. The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource far Persona Prayer is his most widely known work. Fr. John has contributed news commentary about religious issues on NBC, CNN, Fox, and the BBC. He also served as the English-lang press liaison for the Vatican's 2005 Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist. His online, do-it-yourself retreats are available at RCSpirituality.org, and he answers questions about spiritual life atSpintualDirection.com. Book jacket.