No matter what version is used, the prayer book shapes Christian faith and life. In doing so, it follows a distinct method. For instance, even the most casual visitor to an Episcopal church notices that personal spontaneity and unbridled excitement normally give way to a regular rhythm of silence, prayer, song, Scripture and sacrament. Certain patterns repeat every week. Revisiting the same words also helps faith take root within us over time.
Similar stories abound.
He read it every night. And lived it every day. Such flexibility has always been a must in a widely diverse church. But today, new challenges stretch the limits of any book. Many newcomers arrive in our pews with little religious background.