Prodigal Sons and Daughters (M1-05)

06/11/2024 42 min Episodio 5
Prodigal Sons and Daughters (M1-05)

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Episode Synopsis

This episode of the Transformation Intensive podcast delves into the Ignatian Exercises, First Movement, Week 5, 'Prodigal Sons and Daughters.' The discussion highlights how using physical postures can aid in prayer, supported by Biblical examples and guidance from Ignatius himself. The podcast includes a prayer practice called 'palms up, palms down' and introduces 'Visio Divina,' using Rembrandt's 'Return of the Prodigal Son' for reflection. It also previews the week ahead in the Transformation Intensive journey, exploring imaginative empathy through the story of the prodigal son and examining personal images of God.
01:38 How the body helps us pray
11:53 Prayer Practice: Visio Divina
22:50 Week of Prayer Overview
25:07 Imaginative Empathy in Prayer
31:28 Changing Images of God
31:39 God-Self-Others Triangle
41:41 Closing Prayer and Reflections