This Little White Book is meant to help you enjoy six minutes a day in prayer during these next 50 days of the Easter season. The key is the right-hand page. On that page each day (except Sundays), we’ll walk through the Sunday Gospels of Cycle B (this year’s liturgical cycle).
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.
I really enjoyed this Easter booklet. I always treasure studying the Sunday readings . I was touched many times by the call to apply Jesus' words. This season, however, I was stunned by the history readings. I learned so much about the church's history. Whether the reading went back 300 years or 50 years I loved seeing the thread of faith and selflessness in each saint. Each life was so different and the call to follow Jesus was unique and powerful. I might just read the history sections again.
I have been reading the Little Books ( Lent, Easter and Christmas) for many years. I like the way each day there is information about many various topics and another page devoted to a reading and discussion from the Bible. In print, it has a 2 page format for each day. Always interesting and thought provoking.
Another great reading for the Lent & Easter Seasons
I’ve been reading these Little Books for many years.....I wish there were books for ordinary time. Thank You for history, inspiration and gateways to so many other people, saints, art, etc.
A great way to start my day in reflection and prayer
It’s an easy, really interesting and inspiring way to pray and learn and be joyous each day. I’ve been reading these little books fir years and so look forward to them each time they come out. I reread them daily during times there are no new ones.