Meditating the Gospels

[AnneT]

Hello everyone !

I’d like to know your opinion, if any, about the book “Meditating the Gospels” by Emeric Lawrence.

I’m considering buying something to help me get a new vision about the Gospels, to get a better understanding of what I’ve been reading since childhood…

So, if you could suggest or share your thoughts about that kind of book or even tell me if that topic came up at some time or other and I missed it… I’d be grateful.

Thank you very much ! :bible1:

 

[Wesley7]

Hello AnneT, I’ve never read that book but I do try practice daily reading of Sacred Scripture.

 

[AnneT]

So do I !

But I’d like to expand and have a better or new understanding of what I read.

There are multiple layers to a Gospel text and I’m looking for a deeper meditation than what I’m achieving on my own…

 

[Wesley7]

In that case, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church left us volumes of commentary on the Gospels.

 

[Jim_Roberts]

Hello everyone !

I’d like to know your opinion, if any, about the book “Meditating the Gospels” by Emeric Lawrence.

I’m considering buying something to help me get a new vision about the Gospels, to get a better understanding of what I’ve been reading since childhood…

So, if you could suggest or share your thoughts about that kind of book or even tell me if that topic came up at some time or other and I missed it… I’d be grateful.

Thank you very much ! :bible1:

********************************************************************************************************I I have never heard of this book, so in essence, I really can’t give you advice. Look through the contents of the book and it will give you a concept of what it contains or ask your parish priest.

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU

 

[Duder]

Hi Anne,

I have never read the book you suggested. Are you looking for a way to pray with the Gospels, or to simply have a broader knowledge and insight, or… ?

Are you describing lectio divina, meditation, and contemplation?

To answer your question more directly, I would suggest Fulton Sheen’s “Life of Christ”, Romano Guardini’s “The Lord”, or Frank Sheed’s “To Know Christ Jesus”. These books are very good meditations on the person of Jesus, written down by holy men of God. They take accounts from all four gospels and put them into historical context, theological context, and so on. They are hefty in stock, but simple to read, engaging and wonderful. Taken bit by bit, it is quite the experience.

Hope this helps!

Oh - and I almost forgot: Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M. wrote a simple, yet deep little book called “Prayer Primer”. As a beginner in prayer life, I am reading it now and have found that it is just perfect. Among other sections, he goes through a few sections on meditation and contemplation. He opens the door wide enough to show us where to go, what to do, and some hints on how to do it. And it leaves enough room for us to grow in our personal way with the Lord, who comes to meet us in prayer. The book is doused with support and insights into Sacred Scripture.