Reflections

In this section, I will offer a series of short essays on how we might combine our growing photographic skills with the spiritual practice of learning to see with "the eyes of the heart." That is how Christine Valters Paintner describes the process of contemplative photography. As you hover over the word "Reflections" in the navigation bar above, you will see a drop-down menu with the individual essays listed. Click on a title to reveal the essay. Some of the books that have inspired these reflections are depicted below.

Eileen D. Crowley, Ph.D., was Associate Professor
of Liturgy, Arts, and Communications at Catholic Theological
Union in Chicago, Illinois, USA, from 2004 to 2020. She taught in
multiple areas of worship, arts, and communication.
She is committed to empowering people to create art
together as a spiritual practice that will enrich them
and their faith communities.

"Photography as a Spiritual Practice"
is a website designed to support small groups in faith communities whose members want to learn more about photography and to glimpse more frequently God's grace in the world around them.

(c) Copyright 2013, Eileen D. Crowley
Unless otherwise indicated, all photos on this site are hers.