Resources on Jan L Richardson

Easter, Blessing, Mary, Proclamation

Easter 2: Still Breathing

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork

In this brief reflection, Jan Richardson ponders the disciples' experience of Easter day. They, like we, are transformed by the wounds of Christ, which do not mark failure, but transition.

Easter, Resurrection, Christ, John

Easter Tension

Jes Kast | The Twelve

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Poetry

Jes Kast reflects on Habakkuk 1:2-4 in response to injustice. She introduces poems by nayyirah waheed and Jan Richardson in holding the tension between lament and hope at Easter time. Article audio is included. (Length: 3:08)

Habakkuk 1:2-4

Easter, Hope, Habakkuk, Lament

Out of the Garden

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Jan Richardson's reflection on John 20:1-18 emphasizes Mary Magdalene's willingness to accept the reality of Jesus' resurrection and bring the news of what she has observed: "the apostle to the apostles."

Mary Magdalene, Saint, Resurrection, Apostle, Proclamation

Abide In My Love

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Jan Richardson reflects on Jesus' calling his disciples to remain in their "sacred entanglement" with him (John 15:9-17). She also offers her poem "Blessing" and her image "Abide in My Love."

John 15:9-17

Easter, Blessing, Love, Friends

A Place to Dwell

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

In this Easter week reflection, Jan Richardson invites us to consider John 14:1-14 and the ways in which we inhabit space. How do we share space with others, and how to we dwell with Jesus himself?

John 14:1-14

Easter, Jesus, Hospitality, Home

In Which We Do Some Sheep Wrestling

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

In this Easter week reflection, Jan Richardson delves into the image of Jesus as shepherd in John 10:1-10. She highlights that, as his sheep, Jesus values, invites, and keeps us safe in relationship with him.

John 10:1-10

Easter, Hospitality, Jesus, Offering

Love and Revelation

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

In this Easter reflection and blessing, Jan Richardson expands upon the story of Julian of Norwich and John 14:15-21. She writes of Jesus drawing us deeper into knowing and being known by him.

John 14:15-21

Easter, Blessing, Love, Revelation

Seen

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

In this Easter reflection and blessing, Jan Richardson explores Mary's angelic visitation at the empty tomb in John 20:1-18. Richardson invites us to begin to imagine our ourselves as Christ sees and knows us.

Easter, Mary, Jesus, Identity

Many Rooms

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

The Easter season and John 14:1-14 are the theme of this artwork, commentary, and poem from Jan Richardson.

John 14:1-14

Easter, Blessing, Room, Door

Risen

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

Using John 20:1-18 and Matthew 28:1-10 as guides, Jan Richardson offers an Easter Blessing in which she explores the freedom that comes from discovering the empty tomb and the blessing of the risen Christ.

Matthew 28:1-10; John 20:1-18

Easter, Blessing, Holy Week, Holiness

I Am the Vine

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

In this Easter meditation, Jan Richardson offers both visual and music artwork to meditate more deeply on the image of Jesus as the vine in John 15:1-8.

John 15:1-8

Easter, John, Vine, Jesus

Side Orders

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Artwork and commentary on John 14:15-21. "Jesus says 'I am on your side.' Who might need to hear those words from you?"

John 14:15-21

Easter, Gifts Of The Spirit, Love, Jesus

Blessing That Does Not End

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Luke 24:13-35 shows the blessing that is the presence of Jesus. That blessing lives on, continues to abide with us, continues to bless us day by day.

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

Easter, Blessing, Love

Looking toward Lent

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

This piece of mixed media art depicts "Jesus at Tea." It corresponds with some books recommendations to enjoy with Jesus over said cup of tea.

Easter, Lent, Prayer, Women

Known

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

In Luke 24:13-35 the two disciples were blessed long before they recognized Jesus for who he was. That blessing was intensified though at the moment that they could see.

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Easter, Blessing, Jesus

Blessing of Breathing

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

John 20:19-31 invites us to breathe and to be blessed by breath. A poem brings us through those breaths and into the life that God's breath invites us to.

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

Easter, Blessing, Breath

While It Was Still Dark

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

In John 20:1-18, it is still dark, but the resurrection is happening. Even in the midst of despair, the kindling of hope is sparked.

Easter, Blessing, Art, Hope

The Secret Room

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Every journey has a secret room. A room where things come together, where the structure of the building makes sense, when the journey seems to make sense or be worth it. We have to find those.

Easter, Pilgrimage, Work, Art

Living into Resurrection

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

Artwork and a series of written reflections on John 20:19-31 and the Easter season. "Living into the resurrection is an ongoing journey."