Resources on Jan L Richardson

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Jan Richardson reflects on the woman who anointed Jesus' feet (Luke 7:36-8:3): Love "breaks through the burdens of prejudice and stereotype and bias." Also included is Richardson's poem "Blessing for the Anointing" and her image "Extravagance."

Luke 7:36-50, 8:1-3

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Love, Forgiveness, Woman, Anointing

World Labyrinth Day

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

Containing the words of St. Catherine of Siena, this labyrinthine artwork of by Jan Richardson depicts "the soul as a tree made for love" that is nourished by the circle of self-knowledge to bear glorious fruit.

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St. Catherine Of Siena, Knowledge, Love, Charity

At the Table, Speaking of Love

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork

Jan Richardson offers her image "Holy Thursday II" and reflects on Jesus' Farewell Discourse (John 13-17), in which Jesus speaks the word "love" 31 times.

John 13-17

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Blessing, Love, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday

Blessing the Baptism

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Song or Hymn, Artwork, Poetry

Jan Richardson's poem "Blessing the Baptism" speaks of love and delight toward one being baptized. It is accompanied by her painting "Washed" inspired by the baptism of Jesus (Luke 3:15-22).

Luke 3:15-22

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Baptism, Blessing, Washing, Epiphany

Two Poems for Ash Wednesday

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Poetry

Poems "Rend Your Heart: A Blessing for Ash Wednesday" by Jan Richardson; and "Ashes" by John Chisum.

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Ash Wednesday, Blessing, Heart, Life

It Is Hard Being Wedded to the Dead

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

Jan Richardson offers this poem as an All Saints gift, a talisman to hold as we remember our own beloved ones. Paired with a reading from Revelation 7:9-17, it reckons with her husband's death and love.

Revelation 7:9-17

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Wedding, All Saints' Day, Grief, Love

Poured Into Our Hearts

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Jan Richardson reflects on Romans 5.1-5 and the nature of the Trinity in prose, poetry, and painting. How will we open our hearts to the love that is the Trinity’s ultimate gift to us?

Romans 5:1-5

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Love, Trinity, Trinity Sunday

Blessing the Animals

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

The Feast of Saint Francis calls us to remember animals as well, the creatures he was known for loving and calming. Here is a blessing for the animals in our lives.

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Blessing, Animals, Love, Feast

Beginning with Beloved

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

Jan Richardson offers a blessing based on the baptism of Jesus in Mark 1:4-11. Repeating the refrain of "Beloved," Richardson invites us to receive this word from God as one meant for us, even today.

Mark 1:4-11

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Baptism, Blessing, Jesus, Love

Beloved Is Where We Begin

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

A reflection, plus a related painting and poem, by Jan Richardson on Luke 4:1-13. Richardson, writing to people preparing for Lent, says that Christians should journey into their wilderness remembering that God has called them beloved.

Luke 4:1-13

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Lent, Love, Baptism, Temptation Of Christ

Blessing That Meets You in Love

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Meditating on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Jan Richardson offers a reflection and blessing on the topic of love. She focuses on the courage and vulnerability required to fully love others.

1 Corinthians 13

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Blessing, Love, Courage, 1 Corinthians

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

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Easter, Blessing, Love, Friends

The Greatest of These

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

Jan Richardson adapts the words of St Paul in 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 to offer a blessing encouraging us to unfold our hearts in love and for love.

1 Corinthians 13

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Epiphany, Blessing, Hope, Love

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

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Easter, Blessing, Love, Revelation

Drenched in the Mystery

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Reflecting on John 3:1-17, Jan Richardson suggests that what is most important to understand is the love of God that sent Jesus into the world. She offers her image "Drenched in the Mystery."

John 3:1-17

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Blessing, Love, Trinity, God

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

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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

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Easter, Blessing, Love

Lost Blessing

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Sometimes we don't know how to get where we want to go. We are forced to get lost, wander about, and hope that we can make it to the destination. This is true in life too.

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Blessing, Love, Journey

Drawing Near

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Poetry

This poem is an excerpt from the book "Circle of Grace." It is a blessing for drawing near to God.

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Blessing, Grace, Poetry, Love

Love is the Most Ancient Law

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

This painting and poem reflect on Matthew 22:37-38 and love, "the greatest and first commandment.”

Matthew 22:34-46

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Love, Law, Art, Painting