A Hidden Wholeness: Discovering God Through Photography

We are living in a world that is absolutely transparent and God is shining through it all the time. God manifests Himself everywhere, in everything – in people and in things and in nature and in events … The only thing is we don’t see it … I have no program for this seeing. It is only given. But the gate of heaven is everywhere. Thomas Merton, OCSO

This workshop explores how photography can deepen our awareness of the Sacred through the art of photography. We will look at some examples of Merton’s photography and then engage our creative eye in an attempt to capture some of the Divine, as focused in our personal images. In this afternoon gathering, you are invited to take some time away to allow our perceptions to expand and become clearer. It will be a journey of attentiveness and presence, as we capture our photos on the beautiful grounds of St. Raphaela Center. We will then share our efforts with our group, providing some insight to why we chose these particular images and how it informs our spirituality. Photography can become our prayer, reflecting the Glory of God.