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Visio Divina
A Visio Divina to Experience Remotely
The chance to engage contemplatively with a sacred image from UP’s Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible and the Scripture passage it illuminates—Visio Divina—lends itself reasonably well to the remote experiences of this semester. Visio Divina means “sacred seeing,” and is a venerable form of individual prayer that requires only our presence and attention. […]
“The Resurrection” Visio Divina
Christ conquered death and trusted the first news of that stunning feat to his friend Mary of Magdala. This 15-minute online version of Visio Divina offers you a chance to contemplate the story of the first Easter morning, with Scripture, sacred image from UP’s Saint John’s Bible, and prayerful music.
Lenten Visio Divina: The Online Version
As Holy Week gets underway, pause for 15 minutes of contemplative prayer right at your computer with Scripture, quiet harp music, and sacred images in this online version of Visio Divina, focused on The Crucifixion. This ancient form of prayer requires only your attentive presence. Brought to you by the Garaventa Center and Campus Ministry.
Advent Visio Divina: A Time of Peaceful Quiet
All members of the community are invited to step aside from holiday madness for 25 minutes of a silent prayer form known as Visio Divina, “sacred seeing,” in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher following the noon Mass, about 12:35-1 p.m., on Thursday, December 12. This ancient contemplative form of prayer asks only our quiet […]
Lenten Visio Divina, March 28
Campus Ministry and the Garaventa Center invite you to join with others from the UP community for Lenten Visio Divina during Holy Week on Wednesday, March 28, at 12:35 p.m., following noon Mass. Visio Divina is an ancient form of Christian prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to enter into a sacred image, in silence, to […]
Invitation to Visio Divina, Dec. 13
All members of the UP community are invited to attend this Advent’s Visio Divina offering on Wednesday, December 13, at 12:35 p.m., immediately following the noon Mass in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. This silent, contemplative prayer form is both ancient and a tonic for these frenetic, bustling days. Treat yourself to 25-30 minutes of peaceful […]
Lenten Visio Divina, April 12
Give yourself the gift of quiet meditation during Holy Week through Visio Divina, contemplative prayer focusing on one of the stunning illuminations from The Saint John’s Bible. Join with members of the community on Wednesday, April 12, from 12:35-1:15 p.m. (immediately following noon Mass) in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The event is co-sponsored […]
Visio Divina Contemplative Prayer, Wednesdays in Advent
Give yourself the gift of quiet meditation this Advent through Visio Divina, contemplative prayer focusing on one of the stunning illuminations from The Saint John’s Bible. Join with members of the community as we gather on Wednesday, December 14, from 12:45-1:15 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Garaventa Center. […]
Lenten Visio Divina: Give Yourself A Gift
Give yourself the gift of quiet meditation during this most holy time of Lent. Join with members of the UP community as we pray with illuminations from The Saint John’s Bible each week on Tuesdays during Lent (except for Spring Break week) at 12:45 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. This form of […]