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A Blessing in the Ashes
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Poetry
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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