I have to say that this book was not at all what I imagined it to be when I first read the description – but I love the prayers, the poems, the images that are offered, enabling us to open our eyes and hearts more fully to seeing God beyond ourselves, yet at the same time starting right where we are. Sanguin’s push for a more fully integrated and “evolutionary” mysticism or spirituality could be too much for some, but at the heart of what he writes I hear him calling for a more authentic, open, and questioning space in our spirituality.
The seasonal pattern that he structures his prayers and poems through is a wonderful resource that offers us a “quick peek” or a longer, more reflective time of soaking in the beautiful words he shares. I have read bits from each of the “seasons” and am excited to use this as a resource for my personal prayers, as well as incorporating them into the life and mission of the community I serve – through worship, devotions, and times when they will just sing.
Thanks for the kind words
Bruce (author of If Darwin Prayed)