Transformation Intensive

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

This episode features Tim Gemmell introducing the central virtue of gratitude in Ignatian spirituality. Valerie McIntyre introduces week four, 'The Principle and Foundation Part 2: Sorting Out Our Desires.' Valerie unpacks the important Ignatian concepts of interior freedom, holy indifference, disordered attachments and desire. The episode includes two guided prayer exercises, A Gratitude Examen and an Imaginative Prayer Exercise to uncover buried desires. The episode also mentions the work of Jacque Phillipe and Walter Ciszek and concludes with the Collect for the Last Sunday in Lent. For more information visit www.transformationintensive.org.

This episode features Ann Gemmel introducing the importance of journaling and 'Breath Prayer' in Ignatian spirituality, while Valerie McIntyre sets the stage for a week focused on 'The Principle and Foundation, Part 1, The Gift of Creation.' Listeners are encouraged to engage with nature and reflect on creation as God's gift, employing all five senses. Practices include spending time outdoors, photography, poetry, and watching nature documentaries. The episode also mentions the film, My Octopus Teacher, readings from William Berry and Walter Burghardt, and shares Dr. Clyde Kilby’s Ten Resolutions for Mental Health, concluding with a collect for the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.

Music by Austin Sebek, "Something"

This episode  features Ned Arnold introducing the tip of the week, "You are doing it right," Sandy Sticha introducing the prayer practice, "Looking at Jesus Looking at Me," and Valerie McIntyre introducing the upcoming week of prayer, "God's Love in my Life Story, Part 2."

Music by Austin Sebek, "Something" https://www.worshipstart.com/royaltyfreemusic