Through Lent with John’s People
Revised Edition
by Mr. Thomas Garry, OP
A 40-Day daily devotional, Through Lent with John’s People is for readers short on time but long on a desire to grow in faith during the Lenten season. For each day of Lent, the book provides a passage from the Gospel of St. John and a brief meditation on how our lives and attitudes compare with those of the people who encountered Jesus in His public ministry, rising ultimately to the Lord’s question, “Who do you say that I am?” Each reflection offers busy readers a great means of engaging in the ancient Catholic practice of lectio divina and its “four movements”: lectio (reading a passage of Scripture), meditatio (meditating on that passage), oratio (praying about the passage) and contemplatio (contemplating the passage). Take the journey this Lent, and walk with Jesus in a whole new way.
Written by Tom Garry, a Catholic husband, father, small business owner and member of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, the book combines an appreciation of the pressures of modern life with the time-honored Dominican tradition of Scripture-based inquiry and contemplation. Through Lent with John’s People provides an ideal way for you or someone you love to make next Lent more meaningful.
Praise for Through Lent with John’s People :
"Mr. Garry presents a helpful guide through the season of Lent. His observations are insightful without being technical, and his recommendations for reflection are practical and could serve well either for individual spirituality or for a study group's discussion."
— Fr. John Vidmar, O.P., author of Praying with the Dominicans and The Catholic Church through the Ages
“Through Lent with John’s People is a must read. Mr. Garry presents the reader with a wealth of contemplations on the Gospel of John that is formatted in a manner that easily leads one to delve deeper into a wonderful Lectio experience, transcending one’s objective study of the Beloved’s writings to embracing Love Himself.”
— Ms. Marianne T. Jablonski, O.P., Former Lay Provincial President, Province of St. Joseph
"Through Lent with John's People provides a fresh and insightful lens through which to view Lent, Thomas Garry's reflections and points for meditation can lead to reaping a rich reward throughout the whole season."
— Fr. Peter Martyr Yungwirth, O.P., Pastor, Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena, Manhattan, NY
“Oh, wow. I thought that I would wait until mid-Lent before I thought about writing a review, but I know, three days in, that I have been amazed, every day, by the content. This author writes wisely and humbly. I feel like I am sitting with a person telling me the most important things, and surprising me with his insight. He leads me to recognize myself in the persons of the Bible. It takes only a little time to read 2-3 pages each day, yet leaves me full of thoughts and insights to ponder… I feel like I have been instructed by a good homily that makes me feel elevated and thoughtful. My senses, my wisdom, and my Christian soul is called forth for the day!”
— Carol, Cloister Shoppe Customer