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Beloved Friends,
Today we gently lengthen our silence to 9 minutes.
I invite you to explore the practice of Visio Divina (sacred gazing) as the focus for your silent prayer.
Visio Divina is an invitation to look upon an image with the eyes of your heart enlightened (Ephesians 1:18). Breath deeply and close your eyes for a moment. When you are ready, open your eyes and gaze gently upon the image. You may want to zoom in on a particular detail that draws your attention. Or you may want to zoom out and take in the bigger picture.
Allow this image to be your companion as you pray. Converse with God about what the message of the image might be for you. Journal briefly about your reflections if you feel so moved. But most of all, keep it simple. Don't overthink - this is a spiritual practice of the heart, not the head. Simply be still and know that God is with you. Understanding comes slowly (if at all!). Be patient and trust in the slow work of God.
Here is today's Visio Divina suggestion for your 9 minutes of silence. This photo was taken early one morning along the Camino de Santiago in Spain just outside of Astorga.
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