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Imaginative prayer
Josh Porter | Bridgetown Church
When our imaginations provide us with images that correspond with God’s truth, they have the potential to transform us.
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Arts & Faith | Loyola Press
Lent
Enter into a visual prayer experience this Lent with Arts & Faith: Lent. Each week we’ll provide a video commentary about a work of art inspired by the Sunday Scriptures. Use these videos to take a new look at this season of spiritual renewal through the lens of sacred art.
Advent
Prepare for Christmas and deepen your experience of the Advent season this year with Arts & Faith: Advent. Each week we’ll provide a video commentary about a work of art inspired by the Sunday Scriptures. Use these videos to take a new look at this season of hope and preparation through the lens of sacred art.
Imaginative Contemplation Exercises | Pray as You Go
Pray As You Go is a daily prayer session, designed to go with you wherever you go, to help you pray whenever you find time, but particularly whilst traveling to and from work, study, etc.
The style of prayer is based on Ignatian Spirituality. It is produced by Jesuit Media Initiatives, with material written by a number of Jesuits, both in Britain and further afield, and other experts in the spirituality of St Ignatius of Loyola.
They also offer a number of prayer tools, such as these Imaginative Contemplation Exercises, to help supplement your prayer life.
Imaginative Prayer Series | The Practice
Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet Jesus face-to-face and grow in intimacy with Him.
The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38)
This is the first contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community.
This original contemplation written by Father Michael centers on the Annunciation, Mary’s beautiful response to God’s invitation.
The Birth of Christ (Luke 2:1-21)
This is the second contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community.
This contemplation is a reflection on the birth of Christ as experienced by the shepherds outside of Bethlehem written by Jason Feffer.
The Visit of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)
This is the third contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community.
In this week’s original imaginative prayer written by Kellye Fabian, we join the story of the Magi as they travel to worship the newborn king.
Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-23)
This is the fourth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community.
This fourth contemplation was written by Roselyn Heims. It is a reflection on the holy family’s escape to Egypt.
The Baptism of Christ (Matthew 3:13-17)
This is the fifth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community.
This fifth contemplation written by Sam Tinken places us on the banks of the Jordan at the baptism of Jesus.
The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-12)
This is the sixth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community.
This imaginative prayer, written by Lori Shoults, leads us in a reflection on the miracle during the wedding at Cana.
Jesus Calls the Disciples (Mark 1:16-20)
This is the seventh contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community.
In this meditation written by Ashlee Eiland, we join with Simon and Andrew, James and John as Jesus calls us to follow him.
The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
This is the eighth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community.
In this imaginative prayer written by Gail Donahue, we enter the Parable of the Prodigal Son to personally experience the remarkable grace and hospitality of the God.
Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)
This is the ninth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community.
In this imaginative contemplation written by Joan Kelley, we join the apostles in the boat as Jesus calms the storm.
Peter’s Confession (Mark 8:27-30)
This is the final contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community.
In this final contemplation, we join the apostles as Peter declares Jesus is the Messiah.
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imaginative prayer video material
Jared Patrick Boyd | Author of Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide for Your Child’s Spiritual Formation
Your church is probably looking for ways to connect and nurture families during COVID-19. Jared Patrick Boyd has designed 9+ months worth of video mentoring to help parents notice and nurture the work of God in their child's life. Every church subscription allows for a 21-day free trial giving you an opportunity to orient yourself to the course material.