In his book, which sold out of its first printing, fr. His most widely known book is called the better part. John bartunek, lc, has already improved thousands of lives in its bestselling book form. Guide to christian meditation excerpts from the better part. Over the years we have learned how to provide students with cheap prices on high quality books and fast shipping. John bartunek once again steps to the plate and knocks it out of the park. Apr 01, 2007 father john bartunek, lc, author of the bestselling book inside the passion, has created a dynamic, christcentered resource for personal prayer. A christcentered resource for personal prayer 9781933271101 by fr john bartunek and a great selection of similar new, used and. A christcentered resource for personal prayer please fill out registration form to access in our databases.
A former atheist who became a catholic priest the journey home 3212005. Previous page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page page 14 page 15 next. John bartunek, lc, on may 9 at 10 am edt for a live look at one of our marian retreat guides. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. He comes from an evangelical christian background and became a member of the catholic church in 1991. Anyone familiar with lectio divina would recognize the method he recommends. Guide to christian meditation excerpts from the better. The better part is meant to be a catalyst to personalize your times of prayer and meditation, enabling you to follow the holy spirits lead more readily. John bartunek is currently considered a single author. An insiders look at the passion of the christ, and the better part. John bartuneks reflection on this coming sundays gospel, an excerpt from his meditation book the better part. The four gospels are the means of hearing christ speak to us. If we desire to become saints, we must spend time daily in meditation. John bartunek books list of books by author john bartunek.
John bartuneks, the better part fourvolume set of christcentered resources that will serve as. Now, father john bartunek, author of inside the passion, has created an extensive christcentered resource to serve as a daily meditation companion. Part ii contains material to use during your meditations. The better part enables us to read, meditate, absorb, and apply the gospels to our lives. This text is a christcentered resource which serves as a daily meditation companion. Father bartunek is the author of several books, including inside the passion. A christcentered resource for personal prayer by john bartunek isbn. A christcentered resource for personal prayer 9781933271101 by fr john bartunek and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
If so, this book will clear up the matter and breaks it down into several easy to comprehend sections and viewpoints. It is the first of three meditation books that make up his. Now, father john bartunek, author of inside the passion, has created an. John bartunek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John bartunek, lc, gives us a guide to listen to christ and enter in to. Father john bartunek, lc, author of the bestselling book inside the passion, has created a dynamic, christcentered resource for personal prayer.
The book s title is a reference to mary sister of martha who chose the better part in listening to christ. After college, he worked as a high school history teacher, drama director, and baseball coach. Gayle recently spoke with father john bartunek, a priest in the order of the legion of christ, a religious congregation. Jan 15, 2011 buy the better part by john, bartunek isbn. Beginning with a detailed and practical guide to christian meditation, there are over 300 units each consisting of a passage from the gospels and a four part commentary based on common themes. It is a bible study on the four gospels, a survey of saints writings, a guide to prayer, and a.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Father bartunek dedicates the first part of the book as a primer on praying and meditating on scripture. This book is titled better part by fr john bartunek. This book the better part is a tremendous resource for individual or group study. The books title is a reference to mary sister of martha who chose the better part in listening to christ. It serves as a catalyst to personalize times of prayer, enabling us to follow the holy. Bartunek will discuss his most recent book, published by circle press in 2007, called the better part. A christcentered resource for personal prayer english edition ebook. John received his ba in history from stanford university in 1990. A christcentered resource for personal prayer while on this is the day. A christcentered resource for personal prayer, by fr. John bartunek audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Part i is an incredibly practical explanation of christian meditation along with a cheatsheet. Father bartunek brings to bear immense intellectual and spiritual. Father bartunek begins his book with a short prayer primer, an exposition of the basics of christian prayer that is worth the price of the book by itself. This text is meant to be a catalyst to personalize your times of prayer and meditation, enabling you to follow the holy spirits lead. The better part equips christians with the resources they need to, set of into the deep to enter into a personal, intimate conversation with christ. He was ordained a catholic priest for the legionaries of christ in 2003 and earned his doctorate in moral theology in 2010. Have you ever been stumped by something you read in the gospels.
Bartunek will walk us through the retreat guide providing insights for our personal prayer. Beginning with a detailed and practical guide to christian meditation, there are over 300 units each consisting of a passage from the gospels and a fourpart commentary based on common themes. Jan 15, 2011 the better part by fr john bartunek, 9780991603862, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bartunek, author of inside the passion has created an extensive, christcentered resource to serve as a daily meditation companion. John bartunek, author of a new book titled spring meditations. The better part by fr john bartunek, 9780991603862, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The daily mass featured items ewtn religious catalogue. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The better part a christ centered resource for prayer. John bartunek has created an extensive, christcentered resource to serve as your daily meditation companion.
Excerpts taken from the better part condensed into a guide to meditation that you can use in your prayer time. We simply strive to provide students and professionals with the lowest prices on books and textbooks available online. Well talk about how we can so easily discover the hand of god in the created world around. With this book which sold out of its first printing, fr. Apr 16, 2020 now, father john bartunek, author of inside the passion, has created an extensive christcentered resource to serve as a daily meditation companion. Father john bartunek, lc, author of the bestselling book inside th. A christcentered resource for personal prayer by fr. A christcentered resource for personal prayer 9780991603862 by fr. Even so, every saint and renowned spiritual director through the ages has said the same thing. Mar 29, 2018 with this book which is in its fourth printing. The title of this book is a quiet place and it was written by fr.
Apr 01, 2008 the better part has truly changed the way i pray. The better part a christcentered resource for personal prayer. Theyre all listed, with a brief description of each. The better part a christ centered resource for personal prayer. D, received his ba in history from stanford university in 1990. He also served as the englishlanguage press liaison for the vatican.
Read more previous page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page page 14 page 15 next. It was published by beacon publishing and has a total of 90 pages in the book. Well talk about how we can so easily discover the hand of. It is a bible study on the four gospels, a survey of saints writings, a guide to prayer, and a fresh introduction to jesus rolled into one. Need to be reminded of the steps to take to prepare for your meditation. We lead tremendously busy lives, with 1,001 things to do. Aug 27, 2011 gayle recently spoke with father john bartunek, a priest in the order of the legion of christ, a religious congregation. John bartunek, lc, gives us a guide to listen to christ and enter in to conversation with him.