A Book of Uncommon Prayer by Brian Doyle makes me very happy. I teach at a Catholic school, and went in search of a book of prayers to improve my understanding of being Catholic (long story). I found this instead. A Book of Uncommon Prayer is more than prayers that celebrate the ordinary. It is a testament to the grace, strength, and humor of being human and the human beings that help us round out life. His “Prayer in Thanks for Decent Shoes” is more […]