The Way of Serenity

In a warm voice, narrator Patrick Lawlor delivers Father Jonathan Morris's examination of the Serenity Prayer as a means of restoration for everyone, not just those who belong to Alcoholic Anonymous. His animated voice and varied pace and tone add to the moving narratives, historical anecdotes, and Bible quotes that Father Morris provides as illustrations. Both author and narrator emphasize the core teaching of the prayer: to accept what can't be changed, to find the courage to change what can be changed, and to know the difference. Lawlor captures the drama of Father Morris's moral dilemma when he learns that his sister plans to marry a lesbian. The spiritual challenge to the devout Morris family and his account of how they resolve the problem illustrate why Father Morris believes the Serenity Prayer is valuable for everyone. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine