Resources on Jan L Richardson

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

This artwork and commentary by Jan L. Richardson are based on the Irish Saint Brigid of Kildare. Describing Brigid's hospitality, generosity and miracles, Richardson provides the impact of this charismatic, fifth-century leader.

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Generosity, Miracles, Saints, Hospitality

Blessing the House

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

This artwork, poem and commentary by Jan L. Richardson are based on Matthew 2:1-12. In discussing the Feast of the Epiphany, Richardson describes and is inspired by the ritual of "blessing and chalking of the house."

Matthew 2:1-12

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Epiphany, Blessing, Ecclesiastical Feasts, Magi

About the Enfolding

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 4 more types

Jan Richardson prays in light of Matthew 22:1-14 for those walking in the shadows and, yet, hoping in God's unfailing hospitality.

Matthew 22:1-14

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Wedding, Advent, Blessing, Art

Feast of St. Francis

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Artwork, commentary, and writing excerpts work together in this collection created to celebrate the the life and legacy of St. Francis.

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Fasting, Feast, Rule Of Saint Francis, Francis, Saint, Of Assisi

Welcoming Blessing

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

This artwork, commentary and poem by Jan Richardson are associated with Matthew 10:40-42. Reflecting on the emotional healing that can result from feeling welcomed, Richardson encourages us to find and practice hospitality, fellowship and kindness.

Matthew 10:40-42

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Blessing, Sorrow, Healing, Hospitality

A Place to Dwell

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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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

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Easter, Jesus, Hospitality, Home

A Place for the Prophet

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Reflecting on Matthew 10:40-42, Jan Richardson discusses hospitality: how making space for a "holy stranger" can open a place for God to grow in our souls. She offers her image "A Place for the Prophet."

Matthew 10:40-42

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Hospitality, Offering, Prophets, Shunammite

The Hospitality of the Book

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

Reflecting on the creation of the Saint John’s Bible, the first Bible written and illustrated by hand in more than 500 years, Jan Richardson shares her thoughts on art, justice, and how they cannot be separated.

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Beauty, Money, Hospitality, Justice

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

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Easter, Hospitality, Jesus, Offering

Ash Wednesday, Almost

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork

Even the most devoted spiritual life, God compels us to root out whatever habit stands in the way of the hospitality. Will our Lenten rituals remain a doorway to God, rather than becoming a wall?

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Ash Wednesday, Lent, Fasting, Hospitality

The Temple in His Bones

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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"Jesus says, I am this. Jesus carries the temple in his bones. Within the space of his own body that will die, that will rise, that he will offer to us, a living liturgy unfolds."

John 2:13-22

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Lent, Hospitality, Jesus, Community

Hospitality: How Wide is Your Welcome?

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

This devotional on Matthew 10:40-42 invites the reader to ask, 'How wide is your welcome?' Using art, poetry, personal experience and scripture reflection, the author draws us to reflect on hospitality.

Matthew 10:40-42

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Blessing, Hospitality, Persons

Kinfolk

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 3 more types

Jesus knows what it means to be family. His notion of kinship goes deep and broad. Jesus traces his circle wide, calling us all to be kinfolk to him.

Mark 3:20-35

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Family, God's Will, Hospitality, Brother