Lengthen the Light:

a Lenten evening of praying through images and poetry

Thursday, February 26, 2026

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Cost: $45

During Lent we make room for God to work, to fill, to come— a Holy Light spilling in, over and through us. Using image and poetry, we will engage the ancient practices of visio and lectio divina as we pay attention to the Light of Christ, noticing how Scripture, poetry and visual art invite us to a sacred awe that warms, strengthens and invites. This will be a contemplative interchange with the Spirit through art and prayer.

Visio divina is a way of prayer that lingers with the image or something we are beholding with our eyes and deepens us into encounter with God.

Lectio divina is similar except that we use words, whether Scripture or poetry or some other text. We will practice lectio divina both out loud and reading internally.

In both we will hold space to reflect and allow the Light of Christ to illuminate, warm, and touch our hearts.

Might you want this Light to lengthen in the shadows of your life during this sacred season? We invite you to join us.

Facilitators

Esther Yff-Prins

Esther Yff-Prins listens to sacred stories in spiritual direction and mentors aspiring spiritual directors. She hosts weekly centering prayer at the Dominican Center and facilitates contemplative programs. She writes poetry and lives an intentional, contemplative life.

Kimberley Mulder

Kimberley enjoys creating, coordinating, hosting, and facilitating spaces for people to encounter God, experience belovedness, and deepen faith.

She is a Spiritual Director, retreat leader and program assistant at the Dominican Center. A former teacher, refugee resettlement coordinator, and caterer, Kimberley has found God continually illuminating Life and Love in the particularities of her life.

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Financial assistance is available. Please download this form and email it, completed, to programs@dominicancenter.com if you wish to apply. We will send you instructions to register afterwards, thank you!

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