A few weeks ago, Pope Francis named St. Gregory of Narek a Doctor (teacher) of the Church. 
Doctors are recognized not only for their sanctity but also for what we can learn from them, generally through their writings.
You may not have heard of Gregory of Narek–I hadn’t but then, it’s women saints who generally stir my soul–but he was an Armenian priest and monk who died near the beginning of the eleventh century. I’m looking forward to learning more about him and deepening my spirituality this month by reading his Speaking with God from the Depths of the Heart. The Amazon listing describes the book, a compilation of ninety-five prayers, as “one of the most sublime works of Christian spirituality.”
What’s on your nightstand?
