So far: so good. Generally.
One thing I've adjusted is that the Church opens at 5:15 AM and Matins starts now at 5:20 AM. Wake up, then becomes 4:30 AM. This is to have enough time for a cup of coffee and light breakfast before the 3-hour Eucharistic Fast before the 8:00 AM Mass.
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| St. Francis receiving the Stigmata |
I will try this for a week and see how it goes. Giving another report.
The thing about 5:20 AM Matins followed immediately by Lauds is that there's not much time before the 6:30 AM Half-hour meditation begins. The Half-hour began about 6:45 AM. It went right into Prime which ended at 7:25 AM and I made it with a few minutes to spare for the 7:40 AM opening prayer at the school. Not bad. But much wiggle room either.
Amazing that I can get up at 4:30 AM and still be hustling to get things done.
But let's try it again this week and see if it's more natural.
The rest of the hours are good. There's little prep for Mass. And even though Terce after Mass is good, I've neglected the thanksgiving somewhat.
8:15 PM Compline may be a better time ignorer to set up an 8:30 PM bed time.
It's shaping up, though.
More later.
