The Sacred Meal The Ancient Practices Series (Review)

The Sacred MealThe Ancient Practices Series

By Nora Gallagher, Phyllis Tickle
Published by Thomas Nelson

My expectation from the title of the book and the series was a deeper study into communion, cultural meaning and experiences, variations of the practice from faith to faith.  For this, The Sacred Meal did not meet what I was hoping it would be.  It did prove to be something quite different. 

This book is a lovely memoir of Ms. Gallagher's experiences with communion, not what I expected, but lovely nonetheless.  She reveals up close personal experiences with others during communion and how her life was affected from those encounters.  Quiet, awe-filled encounters with the King of kings and feeling His presence surrounding her- those moments are precious, both in her experience and her openness to share those experiences with the world.  

Did I learn from the book?  Yes.  Not what I expected.  I would not recommend the book for a deeper study of the meaning of communion. I do recommend reading it for an encouragement for your faith. 

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