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How to Practice Visio Divina

Precious Blood Renewal Center: Five steps to Visio Divina
Lindsay Boyer: Instructions for Visio Divina
Faith on View: Visio Divina in the Classroom
Emmaus City Church: Visio Divina


Contemplative Resources

Artway: Visual Meditations
Christian Art: Art Reflection
Scott Erickson: Scott the Painter
A Sanctified Art: Image Licensing Library
Open and Unafraid: Prayer Cards
Laura James Art: Collection
Kelly Latimore Icons: Gallery
Dea Jenkins: Art & Liturgy


Media

Image Journal
Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

BOOKS
Redeeming Vision: A Christian Guide to Looking at and Learning from Art
Art and Faith: A Theology of Making
The Art of Faith: A Guide to Understanding Christian Images
Rembrandt Is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith
Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart
Jesus Through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ with the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians
Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life
Leaning Into God's Embrace (Chapter 11)
Open and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life
Art Is: A Journey into the Light

PODCASTS
Makers and Mystics
Image Journal Podcast Archive
The Square Halo
The Alabaster Jar

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Grace Hamman, Ph.D.:
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