Andrew Marr

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Andrew Marr is a monk of St. Gregory’s Abbey in Three Rivers, Michigan, a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church where he lives a life of worship. He has written a book "Tools for Peace: the Spiritual Craft of St. Benedict and René Girard on Benedictine spirituality and peace. He also writes fantasy fiction to express the depths and delight of the spiritual journey. These stories are published under the titles: Born in the Darkest Time of Year: Stories for the Season of the Christ Child, Creatures We Dream of Knowing: Stories of our Life Together, and From Beyond to Here: Merendael's Gift and Other Stories. ...more

Meals as Gifts of God

Is there such a thing as an ordinary meal with little or no sacramental value? When one thinks of the many people who routinely pick up something at a fast food place on the way to work, the answer seems to be Yes. However, the weight of anthropological and historical evidence is a resounding No. From the dawn of humanity, myth and ritual have been connected with food. Hindus call food prasad,

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Tools for Peace: The Spirit...

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