Dear Fellow Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, Combat Heroes, Disabled Warriors, and Your Beloved Families, Grace and peace in Christ Jesus. As your Spiritual Director, Heath Garcia, from ArchAngel Ministries, I’m grateful to continue walking this path of prayer with you. Following last week's Lectio Divina on Mark 5:21-43—the intertwined miracles of the woman with the hemorrhage and Jairus' daughter—we now move into Visio Divina ("divine seeing"). This ancient practice invites us to pray with sacred images, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak through what we see, just as He speaks through what we hear in Scripture. For many of us who have carried heavy burdens—whether visible scars from combat, invisible wounds of the soul, chronic pain, or the ache of watching loved ones suffer—this passage offers profound hope. The woman reached out in silent desperation and found healing. Jairus faced the unimaginable terror of losing his child, yet Jesus met him with compassion and power. These stories remind us that no suffering is too long, no loss too final, for the One who touches and says, "Arise." Preparation: Find a quiet moment this week—perhaps early morning before the day begins, during a break, or in the evening with family. Light a candle if it helps create sacred space. Breathe deeply and pray: "Lord Jesus, open the eyes of my heart. Help me see You in this image as You see me—wounded yet worthy, weary yet held. Speak through what I behold." The Scripture Foundation (Mark 5:25-34, 35-36, 41-42 – NABRE, as before) Recall the key moments: the woman’s twelve years of bleeding and isolation, her bold yet trembling touch of Jesus’ cloak, His words of peace and healing; Jairus’ plea, the devastating news of death, Jesus’ command to "not be afraid; just have faith," and His gentle raising of the child with "Talitha koum" – "Little girl, arise!" Visio Divina – Praying with Sacred Images. We’ll use two complementary images that capture these miracles. Step 1: Visio (Gazing / Sacred Seeing)Sit quietly and gaze at the first image for 3–5 minutes. Let your eyes rest softly—not analyzing, but receiving.