Books offer day-by-day guidance

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It’s not too late to add a a few minutes to your day for devotion and meditation.
Try one of these:

“Through the Year with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections,” edited by Kevin Cotter. Our Sunday Visitor (Huntington, Ind., 2013). 384 pp., $16.95.

“Centering Prayers: A One-Year Daily Companion for Going Deeper into the Love of God” by Peter Traben Haas. Paraclete Press (Orleans, Mass., 2013). 294 pp., $18.99.


“A Year with the Saints: Daily Meditations with the Holy Ones of God” by Paul Thigpen. Saint Benedict Press (Charlotte, N.C., 2013). 365 pp., $44.95.

“Small Steps for Catholic Moms: Your Daily Call to Think, Pray and Act” by Danielle Bean and Elizabeth Foss. Ave Maria Press (Notre Dame, Ind., 2013). 395 pp., $16.95.

“Draw Near to God: 2014 Prayer Journal,” compiled by Jeanne Kun. The Word Among Us Press (Frederick, Md., 2013). 224 pp., $13.95.

“Thirsting for God: Daily Meditations” by Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Angelo D. Scolozzi. Servant Books (Cincinnati, 2013). 227 pp., $12.99.

“Sisterhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration” by Melanie Rigney. Franciscan Media (Cincinnati, 2013). 369 pp., $15.99.

“Grateful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time,” “Faithful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time” and “Hopeful Meditations for Every Day of Easter Through Pentecost,” each by the Rev. Warren J. Savage & Mary Ann McSweeney. Liguori Publications (Liguori, Mo., 2013). 176-224 pp., each, $8.99 each.

“Yes, And ... Daily Meditations” by Richard Rohr. Franciscan Media (Cincinnati, 2013). 416 pp., $24.99.

“Liturgy and Appointment Calendar 2014.” Liturgy Training Publications (Chicago, 2013). 128 pp., $16.

“Saint of the Day” updated and expanded. Edited by Leonard Foley, OFM, and revised by Pat McCloskey, OFM. Franciscan Media (Cincinnati, 2013). 371 pp., $19.99.

“Abide in My Word 2014: Mass Readings at Your Fingertips.” The Word Among Us Press (Frederick, Md., 2013). 580 pp., $19.99.

“Bountiful Goodness: Spiritual Meditations for a Deeper Union with Christ” by Thomas a Kempis. Translated by Joseph N. Tylenda, SJ. Ignatius Press (San Francisco, 2013). 192 pp., $14.95.

“Journey Into the Heart of God: Living the Liturgical Year” by Philip H. Pfatteicher. Oxford University Press (New York, 2013). 432 pp., $35.

-- Compiled by Nancy Frazier O'Brien for Catholic News Service