Comments on: Epiphany 1: Take Me to the River http://paintedprayerbook.com/2009/01/08/epiphany-1-take-me-to-the-river/ Artist and writer Jan Richardson explores the intersections of word & image & faith. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:35:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sunrise Sister http://paintedprayerbook.com/2009/01/08/epiphany-1-take-me-to-the-river/#comment-668 Sunrise Sister Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:44:21 +0000 http://paintedprayerbook.com/?p=621#comment-668 I always come here for a quick look at your glorious artwork depicting the seasons; for that I am never disappointed. I am never disappointed with your writing either however, I often mark it for a "return reading" because your comments are sometimes lengthier than the time I have allows. I am so pleased to return this a.m., after attending my church services. In the midst of a very small, somewhat elderly congregation, the priest invited us and led us through the wonderful Episcopal sacrament of baptism. (Due to the age of the congregants, they seldom actually attend a baby/youth or any other kind of baptism.) It was, let me select an appropriate word for it - refreshing, renewing, rewarding and, of course, redemptive. That accompanied with your wonderful post and "drenching" blessing has given my Sunday a wonderful beginning. Thank you! I always come here for a quick look at your glorious artwork depicting the seasons; for that I am never disappointed. I am never disappointed with your writing either however, I often mark it for a “return reading” because your comments are sometimes lengthier than the time I have allows.

I am so pleased to return this a.m., after attending my church services. In the midst of a very small, somewhat elderly congregation, the priest invited us and led us through the wonderful Episcopal sacrament of baptism. (Due to the age of the congregants, they seldom actually attend a baby/youth or any other kind of baptism.) It was, let me select an appropriate word for it – refreshing, renewing, rewarding and, of course, redemptive. That accompanied with your wonderful post and “drenching” blessing has given my Sunday a wonderful beginning. Thank you!

]]> By: Rima http://paintedprayerbook.com/2009/01/08/epiphany-1-take-me-to-the-river/#comment-667 Rima Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:11:38 +0000 http://paintedprayerbook.com/?p=621#comment-667 Hello Jan, just wanted to say a belated thanks you for your kind words on my blog :) So glad you enjoyed it there... sending you best wishes for some peaceful days and a happy 2009 :) Rima Hello Jan, just wanted to say a belated thanks you for your kind words on my blog :) So glad you enjoyed it there… sending you best wishes for some peaceful days and a happy 2009 :)
Rima

]]> By: Katie http://paintedprayerbook.com/2009/01/08/epiphany-1-take-me-to-the-river/#comment-666 Katie Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:32:52 +0000 http://paintedprayerbook.com/?p=621#comment-666 Thank you for the image of the water rising up to meet Jesus. It made me remember that sometimes in high tide we forget that the water is there until it drenches us, while other times it's low tide and we must walk a bit further, purposely seeking the water. As we renew our baptismal vows tomorrow in worship, I hope to remind everyone of those images. Peace. Thank you for the image of the water rising up to meet Jesus. It made me remember that sometimes in high tide we forget that the water is there until it drenches us, while other times it’s low tide and we must walk a bit further, purposely seeking the water. As we renew our baptismal vows tomorrow in worship, I hope to remind everyone of those images. Peace.

]]> By: Muriel Pearson http://paintedprayerbook.com/2009/01/08/epiphany-1-take-me-to-the-river/#comment-664 Muriel Pearson Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:23:35 +0000 http://paintedprayerbook.com/?p=621#comment-664 I had been thinking about God's yes in creation and in baptism, and the pointer to the image of the river rising in joy is just perfect. I always enjoy your reflections, though sense the preoccupation over the holidays which chimes in with my own. I am trying to take enough time to hear God's yes in the many little things in life -mindfulness if you like- and to remember my own baptism. Thank you. Muriel I had been thinking about God’s yes in creation and in baptism, and the pointer to the image of the river rising in joy is just perfect. I always enjoy your reflections, though sense the preoccupation over the holidays which chimes in with my own. I am trying to take enough time to hear God’s yes in the many little things in life -mindfulness if you like- and to remember my own baptism. Thank you.
Muriel

]]> By: Jan Richardson http://paintedprayerbook.com/2009/01/08/epiphany-1-take-me-to-the-river/#comment-660 Jan Richardson Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:32:53 +0000 http://paintedprayerbook.com/?p=621#comment-660 Thanks so much, Dale & Kara & Leslie; I'm grateful for your words. Kara---many blessings to you and your congregation as you have your annual meeting and the leadership retreat. Thanks so much, Dale & Kara & Leslie; I’m grateful for your words. Kara—many blessings to you and your congregation as you have your annual meeting and the leadership retreat.

]]> By: Leslie Figi http://paintedprayerbook.com/2009/01/08/epiphany-1-take-me-to-the-river/#comment-652 Leslie Figi Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:43:40 +0000 http://paintedprayerbook.com/?p=621#comment-652 Thank you for the blessing. May God also drench you, bless you, call your name, and may the peace of Christ reign within you. Leslie Figi Thank you for the blessing. May God also drench you, bless you, call your name, and may the peace of Christ reign within you.

Leslie Figi

]]> By: Kara Root http://paintedprayerbook.com/2009/01/08/epiphany-1-take-me-to-the-river/#comment-651 Kara Root Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:21:37 +0000 http://paintedprayerbook.com/?p=621#comment-651 Following worship this week is the annual congregational meeting, and then a leadership retreat, and your reflections give me inspiration as we ask together, How do we start the year as a congregation? What ways do we intentionally plan to live into our calling - both individually and as a community? It makes sense every year to begin our new roles and plans (and budget cycle) with the baptism of Jesus, our own baptisms; we begin there, claimed by God and called "Beloved" and from this flows our life together, our mission and ministry. Thanks again for your wonderful reflections. Following worship this week is the annual congregational meeting, and then a leadership retreat, and your reflections give me inspiration as we ask together, How do we start the year as a congregation? What ways do we intentionally plan to live into our calling – both individually and as a community? It makes sense every year to begin our new roles and plans (and budget cycle) with the baptism of Jesus, our own baptisms; we begin there, claimed by God and called “Beloved” and from this flows our life together, our mission and ministry.
Thanks again for your wonderful reflections.

]]> By: Dale Matherly http://paintedprayerbook.com/2009/01/08/epiphany-1-take-me-to-the-river/#comment-650 Dale Matherly Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:57:44 +0000 http://paintedprayerbook.com/?p=621#comment-650 Jan, Thanks for this reflection. I've been wrestling with the Mark text for the past week or longer and your reflections offered me another path to the river. Peace, Dale Jan,

Thanks for this reflection. I’ve been wrestling with the Mark text for the past week or longer and your reflections offered me another path to the river.

Peace,
Dale

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