{"id":782,"date":"2016-02-07T18:56:04","date_gmt":"2016-02-07T18:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.passionatespirituality.org.uk\/?page_id=782"},"modified":"2016-02-07T20:48:55","modified_gmt":"2016-02-07T20:48:55","slug":"a-sacred-gaze-encountering-jesus-through-art","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.passionatespirituality.org.uk\/?page_id=782","title":{"rendered":"a sacred gaze : encountering Jesus through art"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eight meditations for Lent or Ordinary time\"storm<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

.One\u00a0\u00a0Stillness in the turmoil\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0::\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0trust at midnight \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 16_1_midnight<\/a><\/p>\n

.Two\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Depth in my inner self\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0::\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 surrender at midday<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 16_2_midda<\/a>y<\/p>\n

.Three\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Integrity of inner and outer world :: \u00a0surrender today<\/strong>\u00a0 16_3_today<\/a><\/p>\n

.Four \u00a0Confused by intimacy \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0:: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 trust as darkness falls 16_4_darkness<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

.Five\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Solidarity in suffering and abuse :: surrender mid-morning<\/strong> 16_5_midmorning<\/a><\/p>\n

.Six\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Surprises in Sadness \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ::\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 trust at dawn<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 16_6_dawn<\/a><\/p>\n

.Seven\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bewildered \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ::\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Surrender at sunset<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 16_7_sunset<\/a><\/p>\n

.Eight \u00a0\u00a0Celebration of the simple\u00a0\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 trust at breakfast-time 16_8_breakfast<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Each Sacred Gaze<\/em> comprises:<\/strong><\/p>\n

An opening prayer, from The Open Gate: Celtic prayers for growing spiritually<\/u>, David Adam (SPCK, 2006), p.17<\/p>\n

A few verses from Psalm 107<\/p>\n

The image of a painting by Sieger Koder<\/p>\n

A personal issue to consider OR a global issue to ponder<\/p>\n

A prayer (from Michael Leunig, Macrina Wiederkehr, or David Adam).<\/p>\n

Imago Divina prayer \u00a0~ Praying with an art image<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Imago divina is an extension of lectio divina or holy reading, a simple way of praying with an image or artwork instead of with Scripture. It leads us naturally from a rational consideration of how a painting might connect with our current life, to a personal response in prayer and a gentle resting in the love of God, the beginnings of contemplation. \u00a0Lectio divina emerged as a practice in the early Church, finding its way into European monasticism through Cassian and St Benedict. Nowadays, along with other forms, Lectio, Imago, and Terra Divina (the holy reading of the natural world) are experienced by followers of the Way, as gifts of grace and \"inclusive\"<\/a>growth in Christ.<\/p>\n

The following suggestions may help you to befriend an image and allow it to speak to you. <\/em><\/p>\n

Allow yourself to be drawn into this experience with an open heart.<\/p>\n

Find a space where you can be alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Imago divina<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Find an image that attracts your attention \u2013 one you like or don\u2019t like, and find a place for the image within your space. Allow yourself to be invited into the mystery it might hold for you \u2013 at this time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lectio (reading)<\/strong> \u2026..trusting that the Holy Spirit is there to help you, \u2018read\u2019 the image really SLOWLY. Some people find that systematically moving your eyes from left to right and top to bottom, helps to slow them down and notice detail. Let the image move deeply into your being, like nourishing rain into the soil. Allow it to touch you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meditatio\u00a0 (reflecting)<\/strong> ..reflect on the art work (or part of it) that has touched you, exploring what it means to you here and now. Let the image resonate with your personal situation; believe that through this process God is communicating with you, perhaps giving an encouragement or a challenge, or calling you to a deeper awareness of God\u2019s love for you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oratio\u00a0 (responding)<\/strong> ..now respond and talk to God about what you have been thinking and what you have noticed. You might pray your response or write in your journal, even sing or dance or paint your response …pray as the Spirit moves you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contemplatio\u00a0 (resting)<\/strong> ..in this final and most important stage, sit quietly with God, at rest in the presence of the One who loves you. Do not worry that you may appear to be doing \u2018nothing\u2019. Trust that the Holy Spirit is at work in the depths of your spirit, deepening your faith. Let the image and its message move from your head to your heart to dwell there in peace-full silence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Eight meditations for Lent or Ordinary time .One\u00a0\u00a0Stillness in the turmoil\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0::\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0trust at midnight \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 16_1_midnight .Two\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Depth in my inner self\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0::\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 surrender at midday\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 16_2_midday .Three\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Integrity of inner and outer world :: \u00a0surrender …<\/p>\n

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