Visio Divina Wokshops Available for the Saint John's Bible in Indianapolis

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
"The Life of Paul" (Acts) by Donald Jackson, in collaboration with Aidan Hart and with contributions from Andrew Jamieson. Natural hand-ground ink on calfskin vellum. Image copyright 2002 The Saint John's Bible and Saint John's University
INDIANA---Twenty-five fine arts prints from The Saint John's Bible are currently being exhibited at the Indiana Interchurch Center in Indianapolis. This is the first handwritten Bible commissioned since the advent of the printing press in the 15th century. The illuminated pages from this modern-day Bible will be on view through January 31, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. During the exhibit an in-depth visual meditation, Visio Divina, will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. A docent will lead participants in exploring the imagery of the illuminations, increasing one's awareness of the richness, complexity and symbolism of each extraordinary page and enhancing the overall experience of viewing the pages. For more information on the exhibit go to www.indianainterchurch.org.

To schedule a session, please call Melissa Milby at 317-923-3617 or contact Sister Angela at angela.jarboeosb@gmail.com. Individuals and groups are welcome. Topics offered are:
  • CREATION - A visual meditation for the 21st Century; 
  • LIFE IN COMMUNITY - a visual approach to the BOOK OF ACTS; 
  • WISDOM WOMAN - the WISDOM of the Traditions in a Contemporary Setting;
  • PENTECOST - The Church of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. 

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The Roman Catholic method of visual meditation, known as Visio Divina is one of many methods for using art to help focus a spiritual journey. The practice Visualization Sutra is considered to be one of the most powerful meditative practices in the Buddhist tradition. Muslims have "Muraqaba," a Science of Sufi Meditation. It’s more like visualisation/image practice based on the Name of Allah or the deep visualisation. In each of these examples, the seeker uses the image to empty their heart of all other thoughts and images to allow God's voice to enter the heart.