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Discover the meaning of the Eucharist through the unique and imaginative stories of fourteen biblical characters - including Thomas, Barnabas, and Mary Magdalene - who were among the first disciples. Award winning author R. Scott Hurd incorporates traditions of the church and his own lifelong fascination with the Eucharist to help you know Christ Better, contemplate scripture, and deepen your understanding the Eucharistic mystery we celebrate today.

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""Around the Table is a richly engaging exploration of the Eucharist as experienced by the first people to 'taste and see' - the disciples and saints who knew Christ best. Imagine gathering around the table of the Lord with the likes of Paul, Mary Magdalene, Cleopas, and Mary. This is a feast like no other, and R. Scott Hurd makes us all welcome at the banquet. Take and read - you'll be glad you did. It's a terrific book, and R. Scott Hurd has hit this one out of the park."" Deacon Greg Kandra Catholic blogger and journalist at Aletia ""As twenty-first-century Christians, we find it difficult, if not impossible, to re-enter the world of the gospels. With wisdom, insight, and great tenderness, R. Scott Hurd has given us a way. I highly recommend this book of anyone seeking a more experiential understanding of the Eucharist."" Paula Huston Author of Simplifying the Soul ""R. Scott Hurd's passionate appreciation for the Eucharist has given rise to this wonderful book exploring the many meanings of the sacrament. Around the Table is a profound treasure trove of ancient wisdom, the theological reflection, and personal spiritual engagement that causes one to think in new ways about the mystery of the Eucharist and awakens a driving enthusiasm to know more."" Sr. Donna Markham, O.P. President and CEO of Catholic Charities, USA

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Scott Hurd is the author of five books and is published in five languages. Forgiveness: A Catholic Approach, his first book, received an ""Excellence in Publishing"" award from the Association of Catholic Publishers, an honorable mention from the Catholic Press Association, and has been translated into German and Korean. A revised and expanded version was published in September 2019. When Faith Feels Fragile: Hope for the Wary, Weak, and Wandering, received an award in 2014 from the Catholic Press Association, placing second in the ""Popular Presentation of the Catholic Faith"" category. It was also designated a finalist in the Association of Catholic Publisher's ""Excellence in Publishing"" award competition. Selections of the book were broadcast as short videos on CatholicTV. A Polish translation was issued in August 2020, and a Korean edition was published in 2022. Scott was also the premiere author for Ave Maria Press' ""Living Gospel"" series, for which he wrote Lent and Advent devotionals. Scott's essays, reviews, and poems have appeared in multiple newspapers, journals, and magazines, and he has twice been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. He has earned degrees from the University of Richmond and Oxford University and is married to fellow writer Diane Kraynak.

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