Animals

Dog in the Woods

May 17, 2013

in Animals,Nature

“As we walk our daily path under the shaded canopy of human perception, sometimes the sun splashes through, giving us moments of clarity, moments of light. Tongues of flame dance on the path before us and call us out from under our safe protective cover into the fullness of Spirit that is always present.” Submitted [...]

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Dog in Water

May 10, 2013

in Animals,Nature

“Silent still moments. This dog just sits and watches fish go by peacefully and still. I find God in the same way.” Submitted by Patti Scanlon.

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Caterpillar

April 23, 2013

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“Just amazing how God weaves everything together.” Submitted by Richard Milligan. Share your photo of where you find the faces and traces of the divine. Find out how.

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Woodpecker

April 5, 2013

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“God’s nature at its best: a pair of woodpeckers, who had drilled a home in my neighbor’s front yard tree, were busy feeding their chicks. What can I say? A perfectly drilled hole (I’m sure I wouldn’t have been able to do it so beautifully) and these two birdies enabling God’s wonders to continue without [...]

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Butterfly

April 2, 2013

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“Love yourself. Then forget it. Then, love the world.” —Mary Oliver Submitted by Gelli Ma. Where are you finding God this Easter season? Send us a photo for possible inclusion on Picturing God.

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“Taken in Antarctica where I was so moved by the moment. Upon reflection, I now imagine the penguins to be the three at the foot of the cross—now even more moving, especially during Holy Week.” Submitted by Marie LeRoy. As we enter into Holy Week, you may be interested in these resources. The Seven Last [...]

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Flying

February 21, 2013

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“I saw these two gulls flying together, one clearly older than the other, in a perfect moment. God’s desire to fly with us like this, to soar as spirits do, into an eternal moment, seemed to speak to me in this image.” Submitted by C.H. Pak. Do you want to learn more about Ignatian spirituality, [...]

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Squirrel

February 11, 2013

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“The squirrel has its paw over its heart and looks as if he is saying ‘God is here, right here.’” Submitted by Richard Milligan. Join us for An Ignatian Prayer Adventure, an online retreat for Lent and Easter.

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Dog

January 22, 2013

in Animals

“Sometimes we need to slow down to hear God.” Submitted by Colleen Koning. Do you want to learn more about Ignatian spirituality, the spirituality behind Picturing God? Check out our sister blog dotMagis.

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Zoo Animals

December 14, 2012

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Animals at the San Diego Zoo. Submitted by Raymond A. Bucko, S.J. Do you want to learn more about Ignatian spirituality, the spirituality behind Picturing God? Check out our sister blog dotMagis.

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