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Visio Divina book COMING JUNE 2009 - Visio Divina
Visio Divina | A Reader in Faith and VIsual Art
Published by Leader Resources, Edited by Mel Ahlborn

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An Introduction to Visio Divina
Visio Divina | Concept + Practice features communities who use visual arts in spiritual formation programming

The practice of visio divina shares its origins with the long-practiced form of scripture reading known as lectio divina.
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2007 Visio Divina Grant Recipient
Grant supports spirituality and mentoring through film and video project


The Visio Divina grant provided camera equipment for the young filmmakers at St Vincent's House to produce a visual prelude for the diocese's annual convention.
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Surrounded by Grace
A Liturgical Arts Workshop Program Guide

Now available as a downloadable resource, to complement a parish program in confirmation instruction.
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Bishop Marc Andrus
Arts Play a Strategic Role in Diocesan Planning
Building the Beloved Community - A Visioning Conference

Visio Divina partnered with a diocesan team to integrate worship, prayer, streategic thinking and the arts into an effective process for planning the future of a diocesan mission. Headed by Julia McCray-Goldsmith, the team included liturgists, musicians, dancers, artists and youth leaders.
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It Is Finished by Sandra Bowden Deepening Worship through Art
How can the arts deepen our practice of Christian worship?

In this podcast, Dr. John Witvliet gives direction to this question. Witvliet recommends that we think about the primary actions of worship - prayer, proclamation of scripture and celebration of the Lord's supper.
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Easter by Dennis Di Vincenzo With Eyes to See New Life
Comparing the icon 'Harrowing of Hell' to contemporary graphic art

The 21st century church encourages the formation of merciful eyes because it seeks a merciful heart for the world.
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Portraits of the Self
Artists share intimate glimpses of their personal discoveries and creative disciplines

Curator David C. Hancock selects a collection from members of The Artists Registry that reveals the introspective nature of the self-portrait.
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concept | visio divina
We are what it is we give ourselves over to; we become that to which we apply our attention. more>

practicing visio divina | sites
Cathedrals, parishes, summer camps and pubs all host events that engage the visual arts in dialogues of faith. more>

artists, art, and faith
Contemporary artists are poised to be of tremendous influence in communicating the work of the church in this century. more>

resources | visual preludes dvd
The Visual Preludes 2006 exhibitions are for sale in DVD format, with a companion resource guide. more>

online shop | visio divina
Your source for fine art, meditation videos, liturgical art, program guides and more. more>

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