{"product_id":"the-abbey-a-story-of-discovery-paperback","title":"The Abbey: A Story of Discovery - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With this beautiful, touching and utterly believable novel, seekers will be gently invited to encounter the divine and believers be encouraged to deepen their relationships with God. I loved this book and loved the characters!\" -Richard Rohr, author of Everything Belongs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of the spiritual classics The Shack and The Screwtape Letters comes The Abbey - a debut novel from New York Times bestselling author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, James Martin, SJ, who provides a window into the spiritual journeys of three people seeking direction, showing us firsthand how God uses our worries, questions, and even anger to help us become whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he did in his previous bestsellers, Martin once again crafts a book that incarnates deep spiritual wisdom while being accessible and full of humor and grace, with characters such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A divorced single mom, Anne can sometimes barely cope with life and struggles to make sense of the death of her young son.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A former architect who had a promising career, Mark works as a handyman and wonders how his life got off track.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The abbot of the Abbey of Saints Philip and James, Father Paul sometimes questions how to best live a life that secludes him so thoroughly from the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- At a Pennsylvania abbey, this unlikely trio will discover the answers they seek--a miracle of hope and understanding that bears witness to the surprising power of God to bring healing and wholeness to our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis touching work of spiritual fiction explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Journey of Healing: \u003c\/b\u003e Follows three souls--a grieving mother, a lost handyman, and a questioning abbot--as they seek solace within the walls of a Pennsylvania monastery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinding Hope in Loss: \u003c\/b\u003e A raw and honest look at a mother's struggle to find meaning after the death of her son, perfect for anyone navigating their own path through sorrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecond Chances: \u003c\/b\u003e For a former architect whose career is off track, the abbey offers an unexpected path to rediscovering his purpose and passion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpiritual Guidance: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover deep spiritual wisdom, humor, and grace through the gentle counsel of Father Paul, an abbot questioning his own place in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA novel about how God works in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA divorced single mother, Anne struggles to make sense of her son's death. A former architect, Mark works as a handyman and wonders how his life got off track. The abbot of the Abbey of Sts. Philip and James, Father Paul sometimes questions how to live a life that secludes him from the world. At a Pennsylvania abbey, this unlikely trio will discover the answers they seek--a miracle of hope and healing that bears witness to the surprising power of God to bring healing and wholeness to our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e--St. Anthony's Messenger\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA novel about how God works in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA divorced single mother, Anne struggles to make sense of her son's death. A former architect, Mark works as a handyman and wonders how his life got off track. The abbot of the Abbey of Sts. Philip and James, Father Paul sometimes questions how to live a life that secludes him from the world. At a Pennsylvania abbey, this unlikely trio will discover the answers they seek--a miracle of hope and healing that bears witness to the surprising power of God to bring healing and wholeness to our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52519248822579,"sku":"9780062402134","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ya4VggsCtA9780062402134.webp?v=1781198037","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-abbey-a-story-of-discovery-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}