Happy Feast of the Ascension! As we prepare to cross into the long season of Ordinary Time, the liturgical calendar offers us a few chances for celebration. Along with today’s observance of the Ascension of the Lord (which many churches will celebrate this coming Sunday), we also have Pentecost coming up on May 31 and Trinity Sunday on June 7. As most of my creative energies are still going toward my new book, I invite you to visit the reflections I offered for this trio of celebrations last year.
Clicking the titles below the images will take you to the reflections. Clicking on the image itself, either here or at the reflection, will take you to that image’s page on my new website, janrichardsonimages.com. I’d love for you to visit this new site, which makes my artwork available to churches and other communities for use in worship, education, and other settings. As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m offering a “sneak preview” price on an annual subscription, to celebrate the launch of the site. Through May 31, a subscription will be $100 (normally $165).
Many blessings to you as we celebrate the gifts of these days!
Ascension/Easter 7: A Blessing at Bethany
June 1, 2009 at 9:06 AM |
Jan, thank you for your links for these very meaningful Sundays. I just finished reading the one on the Trinity, and was intrigued by your words and mesmerized by the image. I especially loved the part about the empty space where the trinity meets, and that we will never know all the names of God. My understanding of the Trinity has given much shape to my work with the interfaith community on campus, and you have enhanced that understanding. Thank you!
June 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM |
Many thanks, Melynne! I’m grateful for your thoughtfulness. Blessings to you as you continue to minister to the interfaith community.
June 2, 2009 at 8:15 PM |
It doesn’t get dull, revisiting these words and images; I am particularly drawn to the flames and the offering regarding Pentecost. This time what jumps out at me is the description of God who ‘resists being domesticated, or being told how the holy will work’. – What a searing reminder. Sometimes, after all, it is good to be reminded.
June 4, 2009 at 11:01 AM |
…and it is always good to receive the gift of your words, Carolyn–deep thanks to you, and many blessings. Thanks for the revisit!