1. What is the Sparkly Edition of A Course in Miracles?

The Sparkly Edition of A Course in Miracles is a beloved and unique presentation of the Course, cherished for its clarity, accessibility, and fidelity to the original spiritual transmission. Also known as the Hugh Lynn Cayce (HLC) Edition, the Thetford Redaction, or simply “the Sparkly” (for its glittering blue cover), this edition honors the pivotal role of Dr. William Thetford as editor, working alongside Helen Schucman, the scribe, under the direct guidance of Jesus.

What sets the Sparkly Edition apart is its faithfulness to the original editing completed by Bill and Helen before later alterations were introduced. This version bridges the gap between the raw scribed notes (known as the Urtext) and a format refined for deep, devotional study. Students often report that they feel they can hear Jesus more clearly through its pages—so much so that His name appears on the front cover as the true teacher.

Key features of the Sparkly Edition include:

• Preservation of Bill Thetford’s Edit: Every word reflects Bill’s careful work with Helen’s shorthand notes, untouched by later editors. Only minimal proofreading for clarity was done—no additions, deletions, or interpretations were made by the team that published it. The material that either Helen or Bill deleted is retained in Helen’s Notes.

• Restored Original Capitalization from Helen’s Notes: This allows for greater emphasis and helps students read the material and thus “hear” the teaching more deeply.

• Over 25,000 words included that were later removed in the FIP edition.

• Free of copyright, allowing for universal access across all platforms and generations.

• Uncluttered and approachable: With no added commentary or appendices, it remains clean and open, ideal for sincere seekers and students at any level.

• Complete and faithful format: Includes the full mind training system—Text, Workbook, Manual for Teachers, and the Use of Terms (formerly Clarification of Terms), placed at the beginning for ease of study.

In essence, the Sparkly Edition is a clean, devotional presentation of Jesus’ Course—a gift for all those who are ready to walk the path of forgiveness and return to Love.

2. What is A Course in Miracles?

A Course in Miracles is a profound spiritual and psychological guide for mind training and inner peace. It was scribed by two Doctors, Psychologists and Physicians at Columbia University and Presbyterian Hospital in New York City in 1965.

The Course presents a structured curriculum—31 chapters of Text, 365 daily Workbook lessons, and a Manual for Teachers—designed to shift our thinking from the ego’s fearful thought system to the loving guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The Course explores key themes such as forgiveness, miracles, inner guidance, decision-making, and the transformation of perception. It also offers deep insight into the nature of prayer, how to listen and trust, and how to open to healing—both for ourselves and others.

At its heart, A Course in Miracles teaches through relationships. It shows us how to transform “special” relationships, based in need and lack, into “holy” ones, rooted in unconditional love. Through this process, we learn to think with God, accept our unique function, and extend peace and miracles to the world through His Voice.

3. How Am I to Use It?

A Course in Miracles is a complete spiritual path and is meant to be used as a daily transformational practice. Many students start their day  reading and applying their Course lesson, and in the evening time after the Daily Lesson is completed, read a bit from the text. Here’s how to approach it:

• Begin with the Text to understand the foundational metaphysics and thought system of forgiveness, Atonement, and the reversal of ego-based perception.

• Use the Workbook daily, one lesson at a time, for 365 days. Each lesson is a direct mind-training exercise designed to restore right-mindedness and awaken awareness of God’s Love.

• Study the Manual for Teachers to deepen your understanding of your role as a teacher of God—and your function in the world as a bringer of peace and miracles.

Importantly, this is not just a book to read—it is an invitation to awaken through mind training. The Sparkly Edition calls you into a direct experience of truth, not through intellectual study, but through the practice of forgiveness, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the remembrance of God’s Love within all of us.

As you walk this path, the Course becomes not just something you study, but something you live—and something that lives through you.