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  • The Abbey

  • A Story of Discovery
  • By: James Martin
  • Narrated by: James Martin
  • Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (157 ratings)

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The Abbey

By: James Martin
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Publisher's summary

In the tradition of the spiritual classics The Shack and The Screwtape Letters comes a captivating and poignant debut novel from the revered Jesuit priest and New York Times best-selling author of Jesus and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything.

A divorced single mom, Anne can barely cope with life and struggles to make sense of the death of her young son.

A former architect with a promising career, Mark works as a handyman and wonders how his life got off track.

The abbot of the Abbey of Saints Philip and James, Father Paul sometimes questions whether he made the right decision in secluding himself so thoroughly from the world.

At this Pennsylvania abbey, this unlikely trio will discover the answers they seek - a miracle of hope and understanding that bears witness to the power of God to bring healing and wholeness to our lives.

Written with the compassion, insight, and warmth of his previous best sellers - Jesus, Between Heaven and Mirth, and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything - Father James Martin's debut novel is infused with deep spiritual wisdom, wry humor, and loving grace. Through his characters' struggles, questions, and crises, we see firsthand how God uses our worries, anger, doubts, prayers, failures, and longings to help us complete ourselves and feel wholly loved.

©2015 James Martin, SJ (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers
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Charming tale of discovery

Father Martin is a superb writer, but I felt the novel not his strongest product. Yet I enjoyed it because I really enjoy James MartinSJ

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evangelizing in a new era

very easy storyline; quite endearing in fact. but as a Catholic what I loved is how the realities of living our faith plays out for youbg people, priests/religious, gay people, divorcees, fallen away catholics.... we all need to open our hearts --- ideally with some spiritual direction along the way --- to discover Jesus in all things in our not so perfect existence! God bless Fr Jim Martin!

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heartwarming

This one started a little slow but I am so glad I stuck with it. Beautiful story.

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Uplifting!

Loved it. Loved the way the story unfolded and the character development. It is an uplifting story.

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Thank you Lord!

This was the best book and the most emotionally engaging book I have ever heard. Loved it!!!

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Novel

I enjoyed this descriptive book that explain how a person who lost their way and rediscovered their connection with God.

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A non fiction gem

I finally listened to this after downloading it many moons ago. So glad I did. I have enjoyed all Fr Jim’s books. He is a great author and narrator.

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uplifting fiction

This listen is perfect for a hard day or a weekend. The ending is unusual.

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Filling. helpful.

This priest has a wonderful gift. I found his book edifying and very touching, well written, with beautiful imagery.... a helpful stimulating intellectual exercise.

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Could not stop listening

I listened to the book in 2 days. A beautiful novel with gentle Spirituality woven through it. I highly recommend it.

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