Bede Jarrett (1881–1934,) originally Cyril Jarrett, was a distinguished English Dominican friar, preacher, and author renowned for his eloquent sermons and prolific writings.
Born in Surrey, England, Jarrett broke new ground as the first modern Dominican sent to the University of Oxford, earning his history degree in 1907. Following theological studies in Louvain, he engaged in parish work in London, eventually becoming the prior of the London house by 1914. In 1916, he was elected provincial of the province of England, a role he held for 16 years.
During his tenure as provincial, Jarrett established a study house at Oxford in 1921, later evolving into a priory in 1929. He expanded the Dominican presence to Edinburgh in 1931, relocated the boys’ school to Laxton in 1924, and extended the order’s influence to South Africa in 1917. Jarrett played a pivotal role in uniting the congregations of English Dominican Sisters, leaving a lasting legacy of growth and impact on the community.
Among his notable works, The House of Gold (1912) stands out as a classic devotional text delving into the spiritual significance of the Rosary. Additionally, Life of Saint Dominic (1921) serves as a biographical work on the founder of the Dominican Order. Other noteworthy contributions include Medieval Socialism (1913,) St. Antonino and Medieval Economics (1914,) Social Theories of the Middle Ages (1926,) A History of Europe (1929,) Meditations for Layfolk (1915,) and The Space of Life Between (1930.)
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The mysterious is always attractive. People will always follow a vail.
—Bede Jarrett
Topics: Mystery
The world needs anger. The world often continues to allow evil because it isn’t angry enough.
—Bede Jarrett
Topics: Anger, Evil
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