The Little Black Book for Lent 2020: Six-minute meditations on the Sunday Gospels of Lent

by Ken Untener, Catherine Haven (Editor)

This Little Black Book is your companion for Lent. It’s an old-fashioned “vade mecum” (pronounced vahday maykum). That’s Latin for “travel with me” and was used to describe a book that was a constant companion – perhaps a condensed book of prayers for traveling priests, or a handbook for quick reference – something you could take with you anywhere.

105 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 22, 2019

About the author

Kenneth Edward Untener (August 3, 1937 – March 27, 2004) was a Roman Catholic bishop, serving the Diocese of Saginaw from 1980 until his death.

In 1999, Bishop Ken Untener of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw decided to create a Little Black Book, which would use the prayer tradition of Lectio Divina to help people pray the Passion of Our Lord. Besides an English version of the book, there was also a Spanish edition, and a children’s book (Little Purple Book).

Although Bishop Untener died in 2004, he remains the inspiration for the Little Books. His Little Books staff continue to produce Little Books each year for the Advent/Christmas, Lent and Easter seasons, based on Bishop Untener’s writings. They are also producing four Stewardship books in light of the four Gospels.

Reviews

[Celia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ken Untener died in 2004, but his excellent insight lives on. Every year for Lent, his thoughts and teachings are compiled by an editor and published for Lent. Each year has a theme and in 2020, the theme is corporal works of mercy.

Each day in Lent, two readings are provided. The first is information about that day that presents an interesting story related to that day. For example, March 17's topic is Irish Immigration. The second reading excerpts a portion of the previous Sunday's gospel and walks the reader through its meaning.

I have read 4 of these books during Lent and have never been disappointed.

5 stars

[Pedro Ortz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Must

I purchase this book every Lent. It's such a good read, that I always recommend it to my family and friends. For $4 you won't be disappointed, unlike a bad cup of coffee for the same price

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gospel. Also covers the corporal works of mercy - (1) to feed the hungry (2) to give drink to the thirsty (3) to clothe the naked (4) to shelter the homeless (5) to visit the sick (6) to visit the imprisoned (7) to bury the dead

[Lea Sober · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these little books

These little books defines the word of God on laymans words, the stories are very interesting and in formative
Thank you and God Bless

[Diana Valdivia-Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to read during the seaon of Lent 2020 as a way to be spiritually involved during the Coronavirus pandemic.

[Evelyn]

Yes, I just finished the Lent book in June. Disappointed there's no Easter Monday etc

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so enjoyed this book over lent. I'll be buying next years book. Lovely.