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Tucker Redding, S.J.November 25, 2020

Pray with your imagination during the season of Advent. Tucker Redding, S.J., returns with a special six-episode Advent season of the “Imagine” podcast to guide you through Scripture using the practice of Ignatian Contemplation. Journey with Mary and Joseph during Advent as you imagine scenes from the Annunciation all the way up to the birth of Christ.

To listen to the podcast, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player!
 


If this is your first time practicing Ignatian contemplation, we recommend listening to this series explainer: What is Ignatian Contemplation?


Advent Episode 1: Witness the Incarnation

Advent Episode 2: The Annunciation

Advent Episode 3: The Visitation

Advent Episode 4: Journey to Bethlehem

Advent Episode 5: Jesus Christ is born

Final Advent Episode: Shepherds visit the child

Listen to previous seasons of “Imagine” here.

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