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How to Pray Visio Divina: AdventLectio Divina (divine reading) is an ancient practice within the Church. This Advent, let me invite you to incorporate Visio Divina into your daily prayer:
- Prepare: Find a quiet space. Choose an image - it could be a painting, a photograph, or an illustration - something that speaks to you spiritually.
- Images to pray with this Advent (click each image to see more):
- Gaze: Look at the image quietly, allowing your eyes to wander, noticing details, colors, shapes, and textures.
- Meditate: Reflect on what draws your attention. What emotions or thoughts arise? What might God be revealing to you through this image?
- Pray: Engage in a conversation with God about what you've seen and felt. Offer gratitude, ask for guidance, or simply sit in silent communion.
- Contemplate: Allow the image to settle within you. Spend a few moments in silence, letting its message or feeling resonate.
- Conclude: Close your prayer time with a brief expression of gratitude. Take note of any insights or feelings that emerged during the practice.
- Prepare: Find a quiet space. Choose an image - it could be a painting, a photograph, or an illustration - something that speaks to you spiritually.
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Resources for Small GroupsDo you feel called to meet an unseen need at Church of the Blessed Sacrament? Check out the resources below, then contact Erin Del Busto if you're interested in starting a young adult group.
- The Story of Salvation (Older Version) - FOCUS
- 8-session Bible study with the aim of helping all participants know their place in God's plan; includes videos for leaders and discussion questions
- The Story of Salvation (Newer Version) - FOCUS
- 13-session Bible study that shows how God's love for his people unfolds throughout the Bible
- The Rescue Project - Acts XXIX
- 9-session video series that helps participants see how they were created, captured, and rescued, and how participants are called to respond
- Beauty, Truth, & Goodness - Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
- 6 hour-long sessions with tips for facilitation, discussion questions, and video resources
- The Search - Augustine Institute (also available for free on Formed.org)
- 7-part video series that tackles the key questions every human heart wonders about
- Study Programs - Catholic Market
- High-quality video and book studies on the Church's teachings with guides for small group leaders. Contact Erin about purchasing guides!
- Recommended studies:
- The Sanctuary Course
- Who Am I to Judge?
- The Wild Goose
- Bible & Book Studies - St. Paul Center
- Website offers free reading notes and clear lesson outlines for studies on various books of the bible and other spiritual books
- Recommended studies:
- The Lamb's Supper
- Holy Queen
- Mystery of the Kingdom
- Witness of the Messiah
- Study Programs - Word on Fire
- Video and book studies with additional resources for group study online
- Recommended studies:
- Wonder: The Harmony of Faith & Science
- Pivotal Players
- Mystery of God
- Bible Studies - Agape Bible Study
- Free studies with supplementary handouts from a wide variety of sources, offer detailed answers to many questions related to studies
- Recommended studies:
- Book of Ruth
- Beatitudes
- Eight Last Things
- The Story of Salvation (Older Version) - FOCUS
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Contact Us
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Erin Del Bustoedelbustoparish.dol-in.orgCoordinator of Youth Ministry & Evangelization Specialist
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