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


Prodigal Sons and Daughers (M1-05)

In this episode of the Transformation Intensive Podcast, Ned Arnold guides listeners through Week 23, 'Entering the Joy of Christ,' as part of the nine-month spiritual exercises of Ignatius of Loyola. The podcast aims to inspire and instruct participants using weekly prayer guides from the transformation intensive notebook. Ned reviews the previous movements, focusing on God's love, Christ's mission, and Jesus' passion, leading to the current theme of resurrection joy. Anne Gemmel leads an imaginative contemplation of John 20. Valerie McIntyre highlights the crucial role of joy in fulfilling our missions and deepening our relationship with God. 

00:00 Introduction to Transformation Intensive
01:41 Entering the Joy of Christ
03:16 Reflecting on the Resurrection
05:37 Spiritual Nosegay: A Practice of Grace
09:02 Imaginative Contemplation of John 20
20:24 Seeking the Grace of Joy
31:37 Practical Suggestions for Prayer

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Prodigal Sons and Daughers (M1-05)

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