Each week during Advent, artist and Catechist Les Miller will guide us in an hour of prayer and meditation, contemplating images of the Annunciation, Joseph's dream, the Journey to Bethlehem, and the Nativity. An online link will be provided following registration. Sessions begin at 7:30 pm Eastern.
Visio Divina is a way of drawing closer to God through meditation on visual objects. Visio Divina is Latin for “divine seeing.” Although the name is new, different elements date back to ancient times. For centuries people have been visually contemplating images that draw them closer to God in many different religious traditions. Think of the sacred designs of Hindus and Buddhists called mandalas, religious statues created by the Greek and African religions, the sacred designs of Islamic cultures and icons of Orthodox Christians. In Europe medieval and more modern religious paintings were created to bring the viewer closer to the divine.
Les Miller
Is a husband, dad, grandad and teacher who loves teaching and catechesis. He has blessed the Ontario Catholic community through service for over 40 years. His books about religious education, catechesis and spirituality have brought him in touch with an audience beyond classrooms through presentations and retreats for Catholic parishes, teachers, administrators, and parents. Currently, he is working with the St. Monica Institute to bring a series of programs and activities called Walking Paths of Beauty. The first of these is this monthly online Visio Divina gathering called Abide in Beauty.
Is a husband, dad, grandad and teacher who loves teaching and catechesis. He has blessed the Ontario Catholic community through service for over 40 years. His books about religious education, catechesis and spirituality have brought him in touch with an audience beyond classrooms through presentations and retreats for Catholic parishes, teachers, administrators, and parents.
