Christine Valters Paintner is the online abbess at Abbey of the Arts, a virtual global monastery offering retreats, prayer services, books, and resources to nurture contemplative practice and creative expression. A writer, poet, spiritual director, and teacher, she earned her PhD in Christian spirituality from the Graduate Theological Union at Berkeley and is a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant and Educator (REACE). Paintner is the author of over twenty-five books on spirituality, including The Artist's Rule and Breath Prayer. She and her husband, John, live on the west coast of Ireland, where together they shepherd Abbey of the Arts and lead online programs.
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Introduction Week 1: Stand in Liminal Space The Empty Tomb (John 20:1-10) Week 2: Embrace awe and wonder Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18) Week 3: Breathe the gift of inspiration Jesus breathing on the disciples (John 20:19-23) Week 4: Honor the wounds Thomas touching Jesus's wounds (John 20:24-25) Week 5: Experience lavish nourishment Jesus pulling up the nets of fish (John 21:1-14) Week 6: Open your eyes Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) Week 7: Feel body and soul rise Ascension of Jesus (Luke 24:50-53) Week 8: Be inspired by the Spirit Pentecost Sunday (Acts 2:1-6)