The Catholic News Service has a wonderful article from Jen Sullivan on using art to guide us in prayer. Beyond the practice of praying with icons, Ms. Sullivan takes the practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual practice that focuses on reading sacred scripture, and applies it to the broader category of religious art.
Read the article here, via CatholicPhilly
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Pontifex University is an online university offering a Master’s Degree in Sacred Arts. For more information visit the website at www.pontifex.university
Lawrence Klimecki is a deacon for the diocese of Sacramento as well as a working artist, he writes on art and faith at www.DeaconLawrence.org
The Journal for Catholic Culture & Arts 