When God gazes at us and we gaze at God, we light up. . . . And God lights up with joy of being recognized by the one that God created in God’s own image and likeness for the very sake of this recognition. It’s a state of visceral, emotional, intimate communion; a tender recognition of oneness that we might rest in it, resting in us . . . resting in this communion in each other, as each other, through each other, beyond each other in this endless interconnectedness of life itself, of LOVE.
James Finley
Gazing Into the Eyes of the Beloved
Meditative Audio/Visual Adoration
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The video below is an audio/visual* experience of gazing upon an image of our beloved Lord Jesus so that we might enter into communion with Him.
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Before starting the video, take a couple of slow, deep breaths through the nose, into your heart by following them with your attention, hold for 3-4 seconds, and exhale through the mouth after each breath.
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Turn on audio, click the play button to view, and click the full screen icon in the lower, right corner, if you wish.
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While viewing the video breath normally and allow the music and words to wash over you without engaging your mind in the words or sounds, remaining neutral as you witness feelings and sensations that might come up.
*The featured painting of Jesus in this video is the "Prince of Peace" by Akiane Kramarik. (akiane.com)
We Meditate Upon the Face of Jesus...
The Veil of Veronica, or Sudarium (Latin for sweat-cloth), also known as the Vernicle and often called simply the Veronica, is a Christian relic consisting of a piece of cloth said to bear an image of the Holy Face of Jesus produced by other than human means (an acheiropoieton, "made without hand"). Various existing images have been claimed to be the original relic, as well as early copies of it; representations of it are also known as vernicles. (Wikepedia)
One of many Shroud of Turin paintings
In Byzantine art, and in later Eastern Orthodox art generally, the Deësis or Deisis (/deɪˈiːsɪs/, day-EE-siss; "prayer" or "supplication") is a traditional iconic representation of Christ in Majesty or Christ Pantocrator: enthroned, carrying a book, and flanked by the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist (not shown). Mary and John and any other figures, are shown facing towards Christ with their hands raised in supplication on behalf of humanity. (Wikepedia)
Painted by Heinrich Hofmann German painter of the late 19th to early 20th century. He was the uncle of the German painter Ludwig von Hofmann. He is best known for his many paintings depicting the life of Jesus Christ.
In 1931, our Lord appeared to St. Faustina in a vision. She saw Jesus clothed in a white garment with His right hand raised in blessing. His left hand was touching His garment in the area of the Heart, from where two large rays came forth, one red and the other pale. She gazed intently at the Lord in silence, her soul filled with awe, but also with great joy. Jesus said to her: Paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the signature: "Jesus, I trust in You."
Located in the St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church in Petaluma, CA.
Unknown origin; However it is the image of Jesus that carries the most significance for me. When I came across it on the Internet and locked eyes with Him, I was transported into what I can only describe as a Born Again experience.
A contemporary painting of the Sacred Heart of Jesus by Dona Gelsinger. This painting shows His Sacred Heart is while his eyes really look at you .... into one's soul.
Painted by 8-year old prodigy, Akiane Kamarak
This AI image of Jesus was generated by Linda in 2024 using the app DaVinci. I have noticed an ever increasing number of AI images of Jesus. Depending upon the intention of the person generating the image, I believe they can be just as spiritually present as other forms of media.
Close to life-size creation of Christ on the Cross. Located in the tiny, rural St. Pious Roman Catholic Church of Cohocton, NY.
... to Develop our Relationship with Christ by Opening our Hearts to Him and Receiving His Divine Love.
