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Baruch

Baruch was a man of noble extraction, and learned in the law, secretary and disciple to the prophet Jeremiah, and a sharer in his labours and persecutions: which is the reason why the ancient fathers have considered this book as a part of the prophecy of Jeremiah, and have usually quoted it under his name. (For more information, see the article BARUCH in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)

Chapter 1. The Jews of Babylon send the book of Baruch with money to Jerusalem, requesting their brethren there to offer sacrifice, and to pray for the king and for them, acknowledging their manifold sins.
Chapter 2. A further confession of the sins of the people, and of the justice of God.
Chapter 3. They pray for mercy, acknowledging that they are justly punished for forsaking true wisdom. A prophecy of Christ.
Chapter 4. The prophet exhorts to the keeping of the law of wisdom, and encourages the people to be patient, and to hope for their deliverance.
Chapter 5. Jerusalem is invited to rejoice and behold the return of her children out of their captivity.
Chapter 6. The epistle of Jeremias to the captives, as a preservative against idolatry.