Our Lady of the Rosary
Primary School
Joy, Excellence, Service
Visio Divina
Visio Divina -"Divine Seeing"
“Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law.” – Psalm 119:18
What is Visio Divina?
•A prayerful way of meditating on sacred art or images.
•Helps children reflect on God’s presence visually
In school, Visio Divina:
Encourages Deeper Reflection – It helps children notice details, emotions, and themes in sacred images, guiding them to a deeper understanding of faith.
Fosters Contemplative Prayer – It teaches stillness, focus, and attentiveness to God’s presence through art.
Develops Imaginative Engagement – Encouraging children to place themselves in a scene (e.g., a Gospel story depicted in a painting) makes Scripture more meaningful.
Links to Catholic Tradition – The Church has a rich tradition of sacred art, and Visio Divina helps children appreciate how beauty reveals God’s truth.
Encourages Personal Interpretation – It allows children to explore how God speaks to them individually through what they see and feel.
How we practice Visio Divina:
•Choose an Image: A religious painting, icon, stained glass, or nature photo.
•Look Closely: Ask children to study the image in silence for 30 seconds.
•Reflect: Ask guiding questions:
–What do you notice first?
–What emotions does this image bring?
–Where do you see God in this image?
•Pray: Invite children to respond to God through silent or spoken prayer.