Visio divina

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As the Church calls us to celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary’s assumption into heaven, Jem Sullivan of The Catholic University of America offers visio divina reflections for three classic pieces of sacred art depicting Mary’s rise to heaven.

Lent is quickly approaching (I promise a round up post later in the week!) so I'm busy planning activities for my students to help them enter into the richness of the Season. On new thing I want to do with them is a gallery walk of Lenten art. I found a selection of art about the Paschal Mystery which are all in the public domain. I had them printed at an office supply store on 11x17 paper and will have them laminated at school. Each page only cost $.60, so for less than $5 I've got a…

While Lectio Divina is a method of praying with scripture, Visio Divina (Latin for divine seeing) is a method for praying with images or other media.

The Saint John's Bible and Its Tradition (Illuminating Beauty in the Twenty-First Century; EDITED BY Jack R. Baker, Jeffrey Bilbro, Daniel Train; Imprint: Pickwick Publications). In an age of e-books and screens, it may seem antiquated to create a handwritten, illuminated Bible. The Benedictine monks at Saint John’s Abbey and University, however, determined to produce such a Bible for the twenty-first century, a Bible that would use traditional methods and materials while engaging...

I really couldn’t think of a snappier title than this, but it is a fun thing to make and a great Bible study resource too. I’ve made two versions, both pictured in this post. One is muc…

Many people visit SoulShepherding.org to learn how to practice Lectio Divina in their private devotions or for leading a small group. I'm not surprised because of all the spiritual exercises that we use in our personal devotions and in our spiritual mentoring and retreats for others, Lectio Divina is one of the most helpful. The

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Are you ready to experience scripture in a whole new way? Learn the 4 steps to Lectio Divina and how to study the bible - without having to feel bored or like you aren't sure what to do. Plus, tips about how this bible study method is great for beginners and a way to include prayer in your quiet time with God.

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