Me: “Father, I think I would like to pray my own way.” Priest: “Ha okay (sarcasm), whatever you say, Brian.” (Priest continues about in ignorance of commentary) Priest (beginning Vespers): “O God, come to my assistance…” Me: (beginning Vespers) "O ****, here we go again..." (Grudgingly submits)
I have always wanted to be different in spirituality, but when I have to coordinate myself to meditate like everyone else, I feel "un-special" (if that makes sense...again, not trying to offend, thought).