Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice, by Christine Paintner (paperback)

Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice
By Christine Paintner

Unlock a deeper connection with your faith through the lens of photography in Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice. This inspiring paperback, published by Ave Maria Press, guides readers on a spiritual journey, blending the art of photography with Christian mindfulness. Christine Paintner invites you to see the world as a sacred space, fostering a practice of prayerful attention and creative expression.

Perfect for those seeking to enrich their spiritual life, this book provides practical exercises and profound insights to help you discover God’s presence in everyday moments. Whether you're an experienced photographer or a beginner, this transformative guide will inspire you to use your camera as a tool for reflection, gratitude, and deepened faith.

In this first book to explore photography as a spiritual practice from a Christian perspective, Christine Valters Paintner builds on the process of contemplative creativity she introduced online at Abbey of the Arts and in her book The Artist's Rule. She considers how a camera can help readers open the eyes of the heart. More than a book on photographic technique, Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice is about cultivating photography as a spiritual practice.

Adapting the monastic practice of lectio divina (sacred reading) into a form of visio divina (sacred seeing), spiritual director and Benedictine oblate Christine Valters Paintner invites readers to a new way of viewing the world through the lens of a camera. Paintner guides readers through six themes connecting the medium of photography with the Christian spiritual life. Each theme provides a photographic journey in which the reader does not simply take images, but receives images and learns to see with the eyes of the heart (Eph 1:18). Photos by the author are included.

Lightweight and easy to carry, this 1 oz paperback is ideal for personal study, group discussions, or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Available at Credo Catholic: Books, Goods, & More, this book is a must-have for anyone exploring family spirituality, prayer, or a contemplative Christian lifestyle.

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Illustrated

143 pages

6" x 9"