​Praying with the eyes of the HEART.
LECTIO & VISIO DIVINA
​(the stepping stones of this prayer)
  1. Opening Prayer ("calling") – Call on the Holy Spirit.
  2. Seeing (visio) – Look at an image which corresponds to the Gospel and notice what about the image makes an impact and why.
  3. Reflection (adoratio) –  Make a brief corresponding prayer of adoration and further petition.
  4. Reading (lectio) – Read the Gospel and notice which words make an impact and why.
  5. Meditation/Contemplation (meditatio/contemplatio) – Relate personally to the Gospel messages and, in partnership with God, try to see everything through His eyes.
  6. Response (oratio) – Share your responses and break open the Gospel messages to reveal God's inspirations, invitations and directions.
  7. Action (actio) – Commit to living with, in and for God's beauty and truth: Make practical resolutions. Act creatively. Let your faith bear love.
  8. Closing Prayer ("offering") – Offer your body as a living sacrifice. (Rom 12:1)