Resources on Jan L Richardson

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Ash Wednesday is the subject of a collection including a painting, reflection, poem, and other resources. The author writes about the grief of burying her husband, and the power of ashes and dust in God's hands.

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Ash Wednesday, Blessing, Family, Dust

Blessing for Those Who Have Far to Travel

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

This painting, commentary, and poem by Jan L. Richardson are based on Matthew 2:1-12. Discussing how Western Christianity focuses on the Magi for Epiphany, Richardson reflects on the journey undertaken by those who are faithful.

Matthew 2:1-12

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Christmas, Epiphany, Blessing, Pilgrimage

This Grace That Scorches Us

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Artwork, Poetry

Jan Richardson's poem "This Grace That Scorches Us: A Blessing for Pentecost Day," along with the painting "Pentecost" by Richardson. The poem speaks of the surprising nature of the Sprit's coming.

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Pentecost, Blessing, Comfort, Diversity

Good Friday: What Abides

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Artwork, Poetry

Good Friday is the subject of this blessing poem and piece of artwork.

John 18:1-19

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Good Friday, Blessing, Goodness, Painting

And the Table Will Be Wide

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Artwork, Poetry

Jan Richardson's poem of blessing for World Communion Sunday, "And the Table Will Be Wide." Also included is an image of her collage, "The Best Supper."

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Blessing, World Communion Sunday, Joy, Communion

A Trio of Trinity Blessings

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Artwork and 3 more types

Three blessings, written in verse form by Jan Richardson, for Trinity Sunday. Richardson explores the gifts each person of the Trinity offers to believers.

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Blessing, Spirit, Trinity Sunday, Christology

Ceremony (with a Side of Cake)

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

This artwork and exegesis by Jan L. Richardson are inspired by Matthew 3:13-17. Discussing the importance of ritual in marking transitions, Richardson describes the symbolic choice of Jesus in starting his public ministry through baptism.

Matthew 3:13-17

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Baptism, Epiphany, Rites, Symbolism

Holy Thursday: Blessing the Bread, the Cup

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Poetry

A poem by Jan Richardson on the Last Supper for Holy Thursday.

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Blessing, Bread, The Last Supper, Maundy Thursday

This Brightness That You Bear

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

In Matthew 2:9, Jan L. Richardson shares a deeply personal story about her life and write a poem of encouragement and blessing for families as Epiphany draws near.

Matthew 2:1-12

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Christmas, Epiphany, Advent, Blessing

In the Weeds, Again

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Artwork, Benediction or Blessing

Jan L. Richardson offers a blessing based on Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds (Matthew 13:24-30 and 36-43). Her artwork "In the Weeds" is included.

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

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Blessing, Wheat, Parables, Peace

A Blessing in the Dust

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 4 more types

A reflection, with a related painting and poem, by Jan Richardson on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. Richardson writes that, while often we need to persist in difficulty, sometimes we discern the call to leave for new things.

Luke 10:1-10, 16-20

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Blessing, Art, Discernment, Perseverance

Blessing When the World Is Ending

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Poetry

Jan Richardson offers her poem "Blessing When the World is Ending" with encouragement to "turn toward one another with wild and stubborn hope."

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Blessing, Hope, Darkness, Light

Blessing in the Leaving

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Jesus prays for and blesses his friends as he leaves them: the leaving is part of the blessing. In painting, prose, and poetry, Jan Richardson reflects on the Ascension in Luke 24:44-53 and John 17:1-11.

Luke 24:44-53; John 17:1-11

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Blessing, Jesus, Ascension

A Blessing for the Wilderness

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Commenting on Jesus' temptation (Matthew 4:1-11), Jan Richardson asks if there is a "space" of preparation for Lent where we need to go. She also offers her poem "Wilderness Blessing" and her image "Wilderness and Wings."

Matthew 4:1-11

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Lent, Blessing, Jesus, John The Baptist

What Are You Looking For?

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Reflecting on John 1:29-42, Jan Richardson suggests that "Come and see" is one of Jesus' "most profound and challenging invitations." Also included are Richardson's poem "Blessing" and her image "Who Gave You Your Eyes?"

John 1:29-42

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Epiphany, Blessing, Jesus

New Year Blessing

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Poetry

"The Year as a House" is a poem of blessing for the New Year by Jan Richardson, using the house as a metaphor with "a graced spaciousness opening and offering itself to you."

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Blessing, Rest, House, Grace

Blessing in the Chaos

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

With Mark 1:21-28 as her starting point, Jan Richardson offers a reflection on the power of a blessing that comes from facing the chaos, with help from the words of John O'Donohue.

Mark 1:21-28

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Epiphany, Blessing, Power, Freedom

For Those Who Have Far to Travel

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Artwork, Poetry

"For Those Who Have Far to Travel" includes a blessing poem and original artwork by Jan Richardson for those who, like the Magi, “have far to travel” (Matthew 2:1-12).

Matthew 2:1-12

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Blessing, Magi, Travellers, Epiphany

Blessing to Summon Rejoicing

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Artwork, Poetry

Two poems, plus a painting, by Jan Richardson celebrating the blessing that comes at Christmas, even for those who struggle to see or believe it.

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Blessing, Longing, Rejoicing, Christmas

And the Table Will Be Wide

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Artwork, Poetry, Prayer

Artist, liturgist, and theologian Jan Richardson offers artwork and a poetic prayer for World Communion Sunday with reference to Mark 10:2-16 at "The Painted Prayer Book."

Mark 10:2-16

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Blessing, World Communion Sunday, Communion, Children