"The Anglican Way is a spirituality of understatement; of love for the beauty of places and words; of the acceptance of fellow Christians with whom we don't entirely agree... This way will appeal to many who rightly insist that one does not have to be a fool or a fanatic in order to follow Jesus in a world which is often perplexing and sometimes crucifying."  So says the Church of England theologian, David Edwards.  He might also have mentioned that it is a spirituality less enshrined in books - although the King James Bible and the Book of Common Prayer play a large role - as it is a standard of life and character formed in the hearts of it people. 

During these five weeks of Lent we will examine: The Celtic Heritage; The Benedictine Tradition; The Mystic Way; and The Anglican Perspective.

The Reverend Nancy J. Allison is recently retired as Senior Associate Rector at Christ Church, Raleigh.  Before ordination she lived the monastic life as a member of The Order of Saint Helena (Episcopal); taught scripture, theology and church history at St. Colm's College, Edinburgh; and was on the staff of the Iona Community, Scotland.