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Prayers for the Pilgrimage: A Book of Collects for All of Life
Prayers for every aspect of life
During the pandemic, priest and theologian David Taylor began writing collects (an ancient form of short prayer) as a daily spiritual exercise. It was a way for him to offer back to God his own fears and anxieties. As time went on, he began to receive requests for written prayers from friends and even strangers for a wide variety of circumstances and needs. His collection of prayers grew until it numbered in the hundreds.
Prayers for the Pilgrimage is a compilation of Taylor's prayers, arranged by topic and accompanied by a series of paintings by his wife, Phaedra. Here are prayers for morning and evening, work and play, public life and private life, doubt and faith—from Advent to Lent, from birth to death.
The Christian faith invites us to pray all of our lives back to God, lest we begin to believe that there is any part of our lives that God doesn't see or isn't interested in seeing. Prayers for the Pilgrimage gives us not only specific prayers but also a model for understanding our whole lives as prayer.
During the pandemic, priest and theologian David Taylor began writing collects (an ancient form of short prayer) as a daily spiritual exercise. It was a way for him to offer back to God his own fears and anxieties. As time went on, he began to receive requests for written prayers from friends and even strangers for a wide variety of circumstances and needs. His collection of prayers grew until it numbered in the hundreds.
Prayers for the Pilgrimage is a compilation of Taylor's prayers, arranged by topic and accompanied by a series of paintings by his wife, Phaedra. Here are prayers for morning and evening, work and play, public life and private life, doubt and faith—from Advent to Lent, from birth to death.
The Christian faith invites us to pray all of our lives back to God, lest we begin to believe that there is any part of our lives that God doesn't see or isn't interested in seeing. Prayers for the Pilgrimage gives us not only specific prayers but also a model for understanding our whole lives as prayer.
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208 pages, Hardcover
Published June 4, 2024
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About the author
W. David O. Taylor
14 books73 followersW. David O. Taylor is Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of "Open and Unafraid: The Psalms and the Life of Faith" (Thomas Nelson: 2020), "Glimpses of the New Creation: Worship and the Formative Power of the Arts" (Eerdmans: 2019) and editor of "For the Beauty of the Church: Casting a Vision for the Arts" (Baker: 2010). He has written for The Washington Post, Image Journal, Christ & Pop Culture, and Christianity Today, among others. An Anglican priest, he has lectured widely on the arts, from Thailand to South Africa. He lives in Austin with his wife Phaedra, a visual artist and gardener, and his daughter Blythe and son Sebastian. Twitter: @wdavidotaylor. Instagram: @davidtaylor_theologian.
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August 9, 2024
I love the spotlight on collects, the sheer amount of them here, and Phaedra Taylor's artwork that gives me that sense of yearning. So good! I like having more options for liturgical seasons, secular holidays, and more. If you like Every Moment Holy but find the liturgies a little long for frequent use, this is the perfect medium between breath prayers and liturgies. Taylor also gives structure and inspiration for writing your own collects, and I might start attempting my own!
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As a homeschool grad I humbly submit an alternative to the prayer for home school students, in which I changed two phrases:
Dear Jesus, you who promise to be with me always, I pray that you would be with me at home this day as I do my schoolwork; bless my learning and my playing, help me to do my best, help me to grow in wisdom and stature, and help me, I pray, to ever walk in love, so that I might experience the fullness of your joy this day and evermore. I pray this in the name of Jesus, the One who loves me from head to toe. Amen.
Taylor's version just...did not smack of someone who had personal or secondhand home school experience. So I adjusted to something little home schooled me would have appreciated. Outsiders often think of Socialization™ and family relationships, when healthy home school situations have multiple outlets for friendship. Family relationships can function well when...gasp...families are cultivating healthy patterns regardless of schooling method. (Try being born to two teachers. LOL.) Just tired of the stereotypes that come from adverse home schooling situations without accounting for healthy ones.
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As a homeschool grad I humbly submit an alternative to the prayer for home school students, in which I changed two phrases:
Dear Jesus, you who promise to be with me always, I pray that you would be with me at home this day as I do my schoolwork; bless my learning and my playing, help me to do my best, help me to grow in wisdom and stature, and help me, I pray, to ever walk in love, so that I might experience the fullness of your joy this day and evermore. I pray this in the name of Jesus, the One who loves me from head to toe. Amen.
Taylor's version just...did not smack of someone who had personal or secondhand home school experience. So I adjusted to something little home schooled me would have appreciated. Outsiders often think of Socialization™ and family relationships, when healthy home school situations have multiple outlets for friendship. Family relationships can function well when...gasp...families are cultivating healthy patterns regardless of schooling method. (Try being born to two teachers. LOL.) Just tired of the stereotypes that come from adverse home schooling situations without accounting for healthy ones.
March 20, 2024
There are many different ways that Christians can pray. From Sunday worship time to daily thanksgiving over a meal, prayer is a sign of devotion to God. It is a reminder that for all of our talents and know-how, we still need God. Many Christians learn to pray using the ACTS acronym: Adoration-Confession-Thanksgiving-Supplication. Each of them helps us focus on a particular form of prayer. Whether it is for worship or prayers for forgiveness, gratitude, or request, we can connect with God in all circumstances of life. For the most part, people have understood prayer in terms of asking for things, especially when they are in dire need. Realizing this great need, author David Taylor has collected a series of prayers for all occasions and for all of life. He calls these "collect prayers." What is a "Prayer of Collect?" There are written prayers focused on a specific item. Traditionally, the mainline churches like the Roman Catholics, the Anglicans, and other Protestant churches have used the term "collect" as a way to describe collecting all forms of prayer requests, needs, and desires for God to take action. It recognizes that God loves His people and this world and the prayer is a way to connect us with God, trusting that He knows and will assure us that things will be well, even when we feel helpless and hopeless.
There are prayers for daily events, every Church occasion, every season of life, prayers in times of births/deaths, sickness/healing, work, worship, spiritual needs, creative work, public life, school, for the world, and every conceivable area of life. There are children's prayers, Celtic prayers, prayers for both private and public life, for self, for the Church, and even for the "nobodies in the world." I like how Taylor puts it, that prayers do not require one to live a pious life. The main requirement is to simply "show up" and be honest before God.
My Thoughts
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First, I want to thank Taylor for shining a new light on the use of collect prayers. There are many prayer practices that we can recover from the past, and the prayer of collects is one of them. Though some denominations still use them, for many of the modern independent churches who have ventured away from their mainline parents, it is a way to remind these churches that there is a lot that can be learned from tradition. By linking each need and turning it into a prayer, believers can learn to pray in all circumstances, practicing the principle of 1 Thess 5:17 to pray without ceasing. Taylor takes the trouble to describe and define what these prayers are. He even includes a chapter in the appendix to show us how to write our own collects. Whatever it is, Taylor reminds us to anchor our prayers on the Word of God. Each collect prayer need not be long. Truthfulness is more important than length.
Second, Taylor reminds us that prayer is more an art than a science. In our technological world where knowledge and know-how seem to occupy most of our thought space, learning to pray remains a fundamental aspect of spiritual life. Needs in general might spur us to want to pray. Hopefully, we will not be stuck on needs-driven prayers but on cultivating a deeper longing for God. This in itself is an art. What is also helpful are the illustrations by his wife Phaedra to help us linger in the prayer space and pause for the opportunity for our souls to meet God's Spirit. No words are necessary. Just the desire to linger in the presence of God. Let our desire for God lead us toward authentic prayers, to plead for a deeper relationship with God. What Taylor has done is to take a particular area of focus, and use it effectively to shine a light on God's character, desire, faith, hope, and love. I like the way he crafts biblical truths into the intercessional prayers.
Finally, this book can spur us to craft and create our prayers. The more personal we make our prayers, the deeper the connection with God. By showing us the plethora of different opportunities to turn moments into prayers, it is hoped that readers and believers can learn to do the same for each and every moment in their lives. If this book can cultivate a deeper form of prayer, it would have worth the price of the book. Whether one is a trained seminarian, a minister, a long-time believer, or a relatively new believer, this book has something for everyone. The late professor-author, Eugene Peterson used to say: "Spirituality is learning to notice the ordinary." This book is an extension of that very phrase.
W. David O. Taylor (ThD, Duke Divinity School) is Associate Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of several books, including A Body of Praise, and Glimpses of the New Creation; he is also the editor of For the Beauty of the Church as well as co-editor of Contemporary Art and the Church and of The Art of New Creation.
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5.
conrade
This book has been provided courtesy of InterVarsity Press via NetGalley without requiring a positive review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.
There are prayers for daily events, every Church occasion, every season of life, prayers in times of births/deaths, sickness/healing, work, worship, spiritual needs, creative work, public life, school, for the world, and every conceivable area of life. There are children's prayers, Celtic prayers, prayers for both private and public life, for self, for the Church, and even for the "nobodies in the world." I like how Taylor puts it, that prayers do not require one to live a pious life. The main requirement is to simply "show up" and be honest before God.
My Thoughts
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First, I want to thank Taylor for shining a new light on the use of collect prayers. There are many prayer practices that we can recover from the past, and the prayer of collects is one of them. Though some denominations still use them, for many of the modern independent churches who have ventured away from their mainline parents, it is a way to remind these churches that there is a lot that can be learned from tradition. By linking each need and turning it into a prayer, believers can learn to pray in all circumstances, practicing the principle of 1 Thess 5:17 to pray without ceasing. Taylor takes the trouble to describe and define what these prayers are. He even includes a chapter in the appendix to show us how to write our own collects. Whatever it is, Taylor reminds us to anchor our prayers on the Word of God. Each collect prayer need not be long. Truthfulness is more important than length.
Second, Taylor reminds us that prayer is more an art than a science. In our technological world where knowledge and know-how seem to occupy most of our thought space, learning to pray remains a fundamental aspect of spiritual life. Needs in general might spur us to want to pray. Hopefully, we will not be stuck on needs-driven prayers but on cultivating a deeper longing for God. This in itself is an art. What is also helpful are the illustrations by his wife Phaedra to help us linger in the prayer space and pause for the opportunity for our souls to meet God's Spirit. No words are necessary. Just the desire to linger in the presence of God. Let our desire for God lead us toward authentic prayers, to plead for a deeper relationship with God. What Taylor has done is to take a particular area of focus, and use it effectively to shine a light on God's character, desire, faith, hope, and love. I like the way he crafts biblical truths into the intercessional prayers.
Finally, this book can spur us to craft and create our prayers. The more personal we make our prayers, the deeper the connection with God. By showing us the plethora of different opportunities to turn moments into prayers, it is hoped that readers and believers can learn to do the same for each and every moment in their lives. If this book can cultivate a deeper form of prayer, it would have worth the price of the book. Whether one is a trained seminarian, a minister, a long-time believer, or a relatively new believer, this book has something for everyone. The late professor-author, Eugene Peterson used to say: "Spirituality is learning to notice the ordinary." This book is an extension of that very phrase.
W. David O. Taylor (ThD, Duke Divinity School) is Associate Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of several books, including A Body of Praise, and Glimpses of the New Creation; he is also the editor of For the Beauty of the Church as well as co-editor of Contemporary Art and the Church and of The Art of New Creation.
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5.
conrade
This book has been provided courtesy of InterVarsity Press via NetGalley without requiring a positive review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.
June 25, 2024
Prayers for the Pilgrimage is both beautifully written and beautifully illustrated. David Taylor has included a wide variety of collects for many situations that I didn't know I needed a prayer for until I read one. I also found the brief information about collects and the guide to writing my own collects very helpful. Phaedra Taylor's illustrations are luminous, subtly depicting the journey of prayer and the link it forms between heaven and earth. The illustrations felt like prayers in and of themselves, and I found myself getting lost in them. This is one you will keep coming back to.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 6, 2024
This book of written prayers engages with topics from everyday life, reflecting lots of different concerns and common requests to God. In the introduction, W. David O. Taylor describes his experience writing daily prayers throughout the pandemic, and he explains the history and structure of collect prayers, showing how people can use this traditional approach to express their needs to God. He also explains some of the different emphases throughout the book, acknowledging the subjective nature of many of his selections and answering some questions that readers might have. There is also a brief appendix with instructions for writing your own collect prayers.
People can read through this book in order, flip through to find something that resonates, or consult the detailed table of contents to find a prayer on a particular topic. The organizing themes throughout this book include topics like prayers for secular and church holidays, prayers for birth and death, prayers for joy and sorrow, prayers for work, prayers for world issues, and prayers for mundane life. Because each prayer is so brief, there is room for a vast variety of topics, and people in any stage of life will be able to find prayers that resonate with their experiences, helping them express their needs to God and recognize His care for all of our everyday moments. The book also includes watercolor paintings from Phaedra Taylor, the author's wife. This nature-inspired artwork is beautiful and calming, and it makes the book even more special.
Prayers for the Pilgrimage is an excellent book for people from church traditions that regularly use written prayers, and it is also a great introduction for Christians who are less familiar with this form of talking to God. Some prayers reflect the author's personal opinions more than others, and as he acknowledges at the beginning, not all of these prayers will be relevant to everyone. Still, the prayers are elegant and well-written without ever feeling pretentious, the artwork is beautiful, and the book feels honest and true from beginning to end. This is a wonderful source of comforting prayers, and a helpful model for readers who want to begin creating their own prayers in this style.
I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
People can read through this book in order, flip through to find something that resonates, or consult the detailed table of contents to find a prayer on a particular topic. The organizing themes throughout this book include topics like prayers for secular and church holidays, prayers for birth and death, prayers for joy and sorrow, prayers for work, prayers for world issues, and prayers for mundane life. Because each prayer is so brief, there is room for a vast variety of topics, and people in any stage of life will be able to find prayers that resonate with their experiences, helping them express their needs to God and recognize His care for all of our everyday moments. The book also includes watercolor paintings from Phaedra Taylor, the author's wife. This nature-inspired artwork is beautiful and calming, and it makes the book even more special.
Prayers for the Pilgrimage is an excellent book for people from church traditions that regularly use written prayers, and it is also a great introduction for Christians who are less familiar with this form of talking to God. Some prayers reflect the author's personal opinions more than others, and as he acknowledges at the beginning, not all of these prayers will be relevant to everyone. Still, the prayers are elegant and well-written without ever feeling pretentious, the artwork is beautiful, and the book feels honest and true from beginning to end. This is a wonderful source of comforting prayers, and a helpful model for readers who want to begin creating their own prayers in this style.
I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
April 13, 2024
Prayers for the Pilgrimage is W. David O Taylor's first collection of written prayers. Though Taylor has written several other books relating to his professional expertise in theology and the arts, I did not know of him until coming across this book. Each prayer follows the form of a collect, which is an ancient form of written prayer used for corporate worship and devotional life. While Taylor began this practice of writing collects during the pandemic, his prayers are as relevant now as ever. Prayers for the Pilgrimage includes a variety of prayers that are distinct, creative, personal, and faithful to Scripture and faithful to Christian tradition. As a full-time pastor, I appreciate being able to utilize pre-written prayers and liturgies specific to the season of the Church Year, Scripture, or situation. The InterVarsity Press team did an excellent job in organizing Taylor's prayers so that it is easy to locate prayers that fit cohesively with worship. In addition, Taylor's collects are illumined by beautiful illustrations created prayerfully by his wife, Phaedra.
Taylor's Prayers for the Pilgrimage is reminiscent of books like Every Moment Holy and Common Prayer. In addition, he guides the reader through writing their own collects at the conclusion of the book. While these prayers are helpful for me as a pastor, they are in no way limited to clergy. I would recommend this to any person who wants to incorporate written prayers into their personal devotions or wants to expand their prayer life.
There are many prayers I loved but one that spoke to me specifically was "For Not Being Proud of Oneself" (p. 162).
"O Lord, you who resist the proud but give grace to the humble, help me, I pray, to think neither too much nor too little of myself this day, so that I might be fully at home in my own skin, grateful for what I am by grace, no more and no less. I pray this in the name of the One who has made me fearfully and wonderfully so." -W. David O. Taylor
Thank you InterVarsity Press and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Taylor's Prayers for the Pilgrimage is reminiscent of books like Every Moment Holy and Common Prayer. In addition, he guides the reader through writing their own collects at the conclusion of the book. While these prayers are helpful for me as a pastor, they are in no way limited to clergy. I would recommend this to any person who wants to incorporate written prayers into their personal devotions or wants to expand their prayer life.
There are many prayers I loved but one that spoke to me specifically was "For Not Being Proud of Oneself" (p. 162).
"O Lord, you who resist the proud but give grace to the humble, help me, I pray, to think neither too much nor too little of myself this day, so that I might be fully at home in my own skin, grateful for what I am by grace, no more and no less. I pray this in the name of the One who has made me fearfully and wonderfully so." -W. David O. Taylor
Thank you InterVarsity Press and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
September 4, 2024
Prayers for the Pilgrimage is a collaborative offering from W. David and Phaedra Taylor with prayers arranged by topic and covering occasions for prayer from morning to evening, from doubt to faith, and from birth to death. They have mined the riches of the church calendar as well as the milestones of life’s pilgrimage to reveal the points that intersect with our daily need for God. The result is a beautifully illustrated hardcover volume of prayers for every aspect of life.
I found his analysis of the collect form particularly helpful for thinking about why we pray and about the content of my own extemporaneous prayers. A collect prayer names God, remembers his activity or attributes, states a petition and a desired hope, and then ends by naming God again.
The Taylors began writing and painting their prayers during the Covid-19 shutdown. Like all of us during that season, their lives became small enough to pay close attention to, and in posting his prayers on social media, Taylor found that they resonated across denominational and political lines. Short prayers anchored in the stuff of our daily lived experience bring God in close, which is where he wants to be.
I’ll be adding Prayers for the Pilgrimage to my stack of devotional resources along with my Bible, hymnal, and journal. As a substitute teacher (and the wife of a fourth-grade teacher), I’ll make solid use of the Prayers for School. As a listener to the news, I’ll be praying Prayers for a Violent World, and as a gardener on this country hill, I’ll enjoy repeating Nature Prayers.
“All aspects of our lives must be prayed, then, lest we become atheists in the quotidian parts of our lives because we have come to believe that these parts are, in fact, godless, devoid of God’s interest and care.” Our prayer lives flow from our theology, and I am beginning to see the startling truth that how I pray actually shapes my theology. My failure to pray cements in my mind the poor theology of a distant God.
I found his analysis of the collect form particularly helpful for thinking about why we pray and about the content of my own extemporaneous prayers. A collect prayer names God, remembers his activity or attributes, states a petition and a desired hope, and then ends by naming God again.
The Taylors began writing and painting their prayers during the Covid-19 shutdown. Like all of us during that season, their lives became small enough to pay close attention to, and in posting his prayers on social media, Taylor found that they resonated across denominational and political lines. Short prayers anchored in the stuff of our daily lived experience bring God in close, which is where he wants to be.
I’ll be adding Prayers for the Pilgrimage to my stack of devotional resources along with my Bible, hymnal, and journal. As a substitute teacher (and the wife of a fourth-grade teacher), I’ll make solid use of the Prayers for School. As a listener to the news, I’ll be praying Prayers for a Violent World, and as a gardener on this country hill, I’ll enjoy repeating Nature Prayers.
“All aspects of our lives must be prayed, then, lest we become atheists in the quotidian parts of our lives because we have come to believe that these parts are, in fact, godless, devoid of God’s interest and care.” Our prayer lives flow from our theology, and I am beginning to see the startling truth that how I pray actually shapes my theology. My failure to pray cements in my mind the poor theology of a distant God.
June 10, 2024
I’ve enjoyed David Taylor’s prayers since I first followed his Instagram, so I was excited to discover “Prayers for the Pilgrimage: A Book of Collects for All of Life.” This book combines the collect form of prayer alongside art by his wife Phaedra Taylor.
This prayer book is unique because it “aims at a more contemporary vernacular, less formal or ‘churchy,’ . . . and seeks to address a greater range of concerns for our modern world.” Likewise, this collection “seeks to express the heart’s deepest yearnings” while showing “how the ordinary things of our lives are pray-able rather than disposable.”
Phaedra’s beautiful artwork punctuates the prayers throughout with moving, earthy landscapes, inspiring us not to miss the reflective moments God provides daily throughout His creation.
The prayers cover topics such as:
• our days and nights
• church seasons (Advent, etc.)
• joy, sorrow, birth, death, healing
• virtues and vices
• work, school, creatives
• love of God, neighbor, and self
What a wonderful addition to books of prayer to accompany our daily lives with God. I highly recommend!
Highlights:
“…heal my restless heart, I pray, and ease my anxious mind through the hours of the night…”
“…I entrust to your care this night my weary and wounded body and I ask that you would give me the gift of deep and dreamless sleep, so that I might awake refreshed and ready to do the good work of a new day…”
“…open my eyes this day, I pray, to perceive how you are at work around me—healing, rescuing, restoring, and reconciling—so that I might participate in the good purposes of God that you wish to perform in and through me…”
“This moment, however fleeting, be yours, O Christ.”
Total: 4.5 stars
Readability: 5
Impact: 4
Content: 5
Enjoyment: 4
Thank you to IVP for gifting me a copy of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily and was not required to leave a positive review. All opinions are my own.
This prayer book is unique because it “aims at a more contemporary vernacular, less formal or ‘churchy,’ . . . and seeks to address a greater range of concerns for our modern world.” Likewise, this collection “seeks to express the heart’s deepest yearnings” while showing “how the ordinary things of our lives are pray-able rather than disposable.”
Phaedra’s beautiful artwork punctuates the prayers throughout with moving, earthy landscapes, inspiring us not to miss the reflective moments God provides daily throughout His creation.
The prayers cover topics such as:
• our days and nights
• church seasons (Advent, etc.)
• joy, sorrow, birth, death, healing
• virtues and vices
• work, school, creatives
• love of God, neighbor, and self
What a wonderful addition to books of prayer to accompany our daily lives with God. I highly recommend!
Highlights:
“…heal my restless heart, I pray, and ease my anxious mind through the hours of the night…”
“…I entrust to your care this night my weary and wounded body and I ask that you would give me the gift of deep and dreamless sleep, so that I might awake refreshed and ready to do the good work of a new day…”
“…open my eyes this day, I pray, to perceive how you are at work around me—healing, rescuing, restoring, and reconciling—so that I might participate in the good purposes of God that you wish to perform in and through me…”
“This moment, however fleeting, be yours, O Christ.”
Total: 4.5 stars
Readability: 5
Impact: 4
Content: 5
Enjoyment: 4
Thank you to IVP for gifting me a copy of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily and was not required to leave a positive review. All opinions are my own.
January 28, 2024
I was delighted to be given the opportunity to read David Taylor’s book Prayers for the Pilgramage. From the very beginning I found the introduction informative with references to the former writers of Collects and prayers ( I have an interest in prayers and their content). I also found the references on his inspiration for compiling the prayers and putting them in the form of a book interesting. Having read the book I found the layout of the book helpful in as much that are written for different times of the day week, month and seasons, not with standing the different liturgical events during the year. I also found his wife Phaedra illustrations very inspiring as they added to prayer contemplation and brought to mind psalm 121 which starts “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, From whence cometh my help”. I think this book will be very useful to many prayer groups to help them focus on their praying, not only as a group but also as individuals. I recommend this book and I shall be purchasing copy for my own use and a useful reference book.
December 18, 2023
"Prayers for the Pilgrimage" by David O. Taylor is an enchanting spiritual journey through the artistry of prayer. Taylor's selection of prayers in this collection is nothing short of stunning; each 'collect' is a thoughtful and articulate gem that speaks directly to the heart.
What truly sets this book apart is its incorporation of art. Surprising and delightful, the gorgeous artwork elevated my overall experience with the book. There is nothing beautiful art can't make better. The book looks modern and chic, something you want to open and show your friends and not hide away at the back of the bookshelf.
Whether seeking solace, guidance or simply reflection, "Prayers for the Pilgrimage" offers a refuge within its pages for at least a moment of spirituality. This book is a treasure trove of beautifully crafted collects. "Prayers for the Pilgrimage" is the perfect prayer companion.
What truly sets this book apart is its incorporation of art. Surprising and delightful, the gorgeous artwork elevated my overall experience with the book. There is nothing beautiful art can't make better. The book looks modern and chic, something you want to open and show your friends and not hide away at the back of the bookshelf.
Whether seeking solace, guidance or simply reflection, "Prayers for the Pilgrimage" offers a refuge within its pages for at least a moment of spirituality. This book is a treasure trove of beautifully crafted collects. "Prayers for the Pilgrimage" is the perfect prayer companion.
January 17, 2024
As a pastor, I am constantly on the lookout for great resources that will help to contribute to not only my spiritual life, but also to the spiritual lives of those under my shepherding. We have made a very intentional move to have a prayer chapel in our church, filled with works that contain the prayers of the faithful from centuries past, works of liturgy to draw our minds and hearts to Christ during the different seasons of the Christian Year, and even collections of prayer and reflection. "Prayers for the Pilgrimage" will fit in nicely with our collection.
January 30, 2024
This is a lovely book of prayers. They are fashioned after collect prayers, which are short little prayers used by the church. Here are prayers for many different times and moments throughout the day. There are prayers for morning and evening; prayers for holidays; prayers for even unexpected events; and prayers for the creative besides many more. And not only are there words to direct your heart, but Phaedra has beautiful illustrations too for your eyes to dwell on. Such a wonderful little book of prayers.
June 24, 2024
In Prayers for the Pilgrimage, Dr. David O. Taylor has crafted a treasury of collects for all of life. The 204-page volume pairs poignant petitions and expressive paintings, watercolors by the author's wife Phaedra Taylor. These short prayers span topics including days of the week, holidays, sickness and healing, the mundane life, concluding with nature prayers and children’s prayers. As one reviewer stated, “Prayer is the root system that feeds and nurtures our life with God.” This book of prayers points readers toward a richer devotional life.
July 3, 2024
What a wonderful book of the special word to help guide. The book is laid out according to need. It is easy to find just the right prayer for a certain time, holiday, grief, or joy.
I’d recommend keeping one of these books at both you and your partners bedside.
Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to enjoy this book.
I’d recommend keeping one of these books at both you and your partners bedside.
Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to enjoy this book.
February 2, 2025
Beautiful prayers for many different situations. It is also a lovely book to hold in your hands - Would be hard to navigate the prayers when you need them on a kindle/ digitally.
September 9, 2025
A beautiful book of heart prayers & insightful watercolor art.
April 1, 2024
W. David O. Taylor provides well-crafted prayers for all major liturgical celebrations, as well as a wide variety of everyday experiences. His prayers consider the lived experience of the reader, connecting the human experience with the divine. It truly bridges the sacred and profane, helping us see God in the midst of the smallness of our lives.
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