From Wonderblind to Wonder-Full
Wonder begins when we stop assuming we already see. Jesus’ invitation — come and see — is a summons to wakefulness, to reimagine the world as shot through with divine beauty. Every moment, every face, every leaf in sunlight hums with his presence. Apprenticeship to Jesus restores our sight — turning us from wonderblind to wonder-full, alive again to the shimmering grace of all things.
What a 16th-century mystic can teach us about decision-making
Among the many decision-making methods, one stands out. It’s from an early 16th-century soldier-turned-mystic, St. Ignatius of Loyola. Anyone can apply his method to make more informed decisions.
‘Wildcat’ A Masterful Love Letter Religious Creatives
‘Wildcat’ is a gorgeous and truthful portrayal of the inner world of a thoughtful Christian creative person. The film follows the life and fiction of the famous southern Catholic writer Flannery O'Connor (played by Maya Hawke), who wishes to be a great novelist but struggles against her growing terminal illness and rejection by her readers — both professional and personal.
Imaginative Prayer: Entering the Story
Entering into a gospel story with our imaginations opens us up to the work of the Holy Spirit in different ways than when we rely on our rational minds.
Visio Divina: encountering God through images
Spiritual directors call meditating on a picture “Visio Divina.” Applied to a Bible passage, it’s an imaginative and refreshing form of Scripture meditation that helps us to enter into the narrative of Scripture and bring ourselves to Jesus. It’s similar to Lectio Divina, but instead of quietly listening to God through words we use a picture.
The Blessing of Right Now
Memory and imagination are necessary but not sufficient. with too much of either, I can become numb to wonder—the wonder of a present moment.
Scripture: Reading With Imagination
Complete relationships with other people, and with God in Scripture, require imagination. Why? Because imagination creates the context for empathy and intimacy.