wakened early in terror and as usual went to the window. I’d learned to live with this reality so I raised my arms and hands in adoration and praise. As I’d been encouraged the previous evening, I deliberately invited Jesus into the terror of that Thursday morning and gradually it subsided.

Essentially, we sought to make the Book of Common Prayer accessible and beautiful. We decided to do the hard work of compiling all proper readings, collects, and seasons into an easy-to-follow book.