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Christine Valters Paintner is a writer, contemplative, and the online Abbess of Abbey of the Arts. In her latest book, Eyes of the Heart, she challenges us to ‘receive images’ instead of ‘take pictures.’
In this episode of A Congruent Life, Christine shares profoundly about ‘following the thread,’ pilgrimage, and vulnerability.
Christine’s books
- Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice
- Desert Fathers and Mothers: Early Christian Wisdom Sayings, Annotated & Explained
- Lectio Divina–The Sacred Art: Transforming Words and Images into Heart-centered Prayer
- The Artist’s Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom
- Water, Wind, Earth and Fire: The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements
- Awakening the Creative Spirit: Bringing the Arts to Spiritual Direction
Links
- Abbey of the Arts
- Monk Manifesto
- Way of the Monk, Path of the Artist online course. Use discount code “Abbey20″ for a $20 discount when registering – thanks, Christine!
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Christine is a true ‘practical mystic’. This podcast is wonderful–thank you, Christine and Andy!
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Andy….this was wonderful! I am so grateful you are using your talents and gifts in such a creative and inspiring way. You are an awesome interviewer and I think this endeavor is brilliant!! So glad I know you and have gotten to see how Creative Spirit is working in your life……and how you’ve said YES!!! Loving you! Gabrielle
Wow – thanks so much, Gabrielle!