In This Mountain by Jan Karon

After years of serving as Mitford’s beloved rector, Father Tim Kavanagh has retired and settled into what he hopes will be a peaceful new chapter. But the quiet rhythms of small-town life are soon interrupted as old struggles resurface and unexpected challenges call him back into service. As he confronts questions of faith, purpose, and belonging, Father Tim rediscovers the strength that comes from community and the grace that comes from love. Set against the familiar charm of Mitford—with its endearing neighbors, daily joys, and moments of spiritual reflection—In This Mountain is a moving portrait of renewal and the unending journey of the soul.