How Long to Read Meeting Jesus and Following Him

How Long Does it Take to Read Meeting Jesus and Following Him?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 27 minutes to read Meeting Jesus and Following Him by Francis Cardinal Arinze

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Drawn from his talks given to Pope Benedict and his associates at the CuriaÕs Lenten Retreat, Cardinal ArinzeÕs book offers spiritual exercises focusing on the meaning of the priestly life. ÒThe red thread which will run through all these meditations,Ó writes Cardinal Arinze, Òis the image of the priest who, called by Jesus, meets him, follows him and seeks each day to become a better disciple.Ó Although Cardinal Arinze refers to ÒpriestsÓ, he insists that much of what he says applies to anyone in ordained ministryÑdeacons, priests and bishops. In fact, even lay people and religious can benefit from prayerfully reading his reflections on being a disciple of the Lord. ÒFor every human being, for every Christian, and even more for every priest, Jesus Christ gives meaning to lifeÓ, writes Cardinal Arinze. ÒHe gives a sense of unity to all the things in which we are engaged. Jesus indicates the correct direction for our life because he is the way, the truth and the life (cf Jn 14:6). In these meditations we shall have in front of us the priest who meets Jesus and follows him.Ó Cardinal Arinze considers how the priest learns from Jesus to put God in first place. The author then reflects on the priesthood in light of the great mystery of the Incarnation, before turning to consider the gift of Christ which is his Mystical Body, the Church, and the great need for evangelization, to which the priest has a special call. Next, the cardinal takes up the theme of the Holy Eucharist and the celebration of the sacred liturgy, as well as the Liturgy of the Hours and the Sacraments, as instruments of Christ and his ministers for the holiness of all. The themes of social justice, peace, and solidarity are then examined, as is the role of the Mother of Christ as she declares, ÒDo whatever he tells youÓ. Finally, Cardinal Arinze considers the text from Ecclesiastes 3:2, which speaks of Òa time to be born, and a time to dieÓ. He discusses the ChristianÕs preparation for death and what this means for a priest.

How long is Meeting Jesus and Following Him?

Meeting Jesus and Following Him by Francis Cardinal Arinze is 145 pages long, and a total of 36,975 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Meeting Jesus and Following Him Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 22 minutes to read Meeting Jesus and Following Him aloud.

What Reading Level is Meeting Jesus and Following Him?

Meeting Jesus and Following Him is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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