What to read for Lent
Resurrection means going deep.
Just in time for Lenten reading and in preparation for the Easter Triduum, my friend, who figured out about 4 years ago and has been going strong ever since – informed me that Liturgical Press has published 鈥檚 new book, Awesome Glory: Resurrection in Scripture, Liturgy, and Theology.
With the clarity of an experienced teacher, Abbot 鈥↗eremy offers readers a deep dive into the mystery of 鈥╰he resurrection of Jesus. Starting from the conviction that the liturgy is meant to offer an immediate and effective contact with the resurrection, this profound and beautifully accessible book draws out the liturgical riches of the period from the Paschal Triduum through Pentecost. Abbot Jeremy focuses particularly on the Scripture texts of Mass, but also on important rituals like the washing of feet, and the Lucernarium (Service of Light).
Awesome Glory is a beautiful, reflective read for anyone who wants to better understand, teach, and live the startlingly good news of Christ鈥檚 Resurrection.
For more information about聽Awesome Glory, email the Abbey鈥檚 bookstore or call 503.845.3345.
Awesome Glory is also available on Kindle from major online booksellers.
What else do monks read in Lent?
Br. Charles Gonalez
“The Noonday Devil: Acedia,聽the Unnamed Evil of Our Times”
by Dom Jean-Charles Nault
Br. Israel Sanchez
“The Imitation of Christ”
by Thomas a Kempis
“Earthen Vessels: The Practice of Prayer According to the Patristic Tradition”
by Gabriel Bunge
“The Heart of the World”
by Hans Urs von Balthasar
Prior Vincent Trujillo
“Story of a Soul”
by St. Therese
Fr. John Paul Le
“Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody”
by Allen R. Hunt
Fr. Aelred Yockey
The Passion Narratives, from the Gospels
“The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ”
by Anne Catherine Emerich
“Mystical City of God”
by Mary of Agreda (17c)