Visio Divina

Visio Divina is a practice of prayerful engagement with images, like photographs or artwork. Through contemplation, you can encounter God in a distinctive way, alone or with others. Pairing art with scripture can deepen meditation and spiritual reflection.

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Visio Divina Steps 

Choose an image (photograph, painting, or sculpture)

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Breathe

Direct your eyes intentionally to the image.

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Identify one area of the image and keep your gaze fixed there.

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Expand your gaze to take in the whole image at once. 

 

Observe the whole image for a minute.

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Notice and name any emotions that arise.

Observe any thoughts or memories the image brings up.

If the image moves you, let a prayer or reflection arise naturally and write it down if you wish.

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​Finish with gratitude.