Search Results on Jan L Richardson

Baptism Of Christ, Delighting In God, Grace, Love

A Needful Extravagance

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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

Love, Anointing Of Jesus Feet, Prejudice

Speaking, Still

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Jan L. Richardson presents poetry and artwork for Good Friday based on John 18:1-19:42. Even as he is dying, Jesus does not cease to say what he needs to say.

John 18, 19

Good Friday, Silence, Comfort, Lament

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

Baptism, Blessing, Washing, Epiphany

Heart of the Matter

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork

Jan L. Richardson's painting, "The Two Commandments," and commentary on Matthew 22:34-46 consider Jesus' teaching that the greatest commandments are to love God and to love one's neighbor.

Matthew 22:34-46

Love, Work, Pharisees, Commandments

At the Table, Speaking of Love

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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

Love, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Grace

This Day We Say Grateful

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Jan Richardson shares original artwork and a poetic "sending blessing" intended for congregations who wish to bless ministers or parishioners who are moving to a new location.

Blessing, Ministry, Hope, Love

It Is Hard Being Wedded to the Dead

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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

Wedding, All Saints' Day, Grief, Love

Beginning with Beloved

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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

Baptism, Jesus Christ, Love

Poured Into Our Hearts

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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

Love, Trinity, Trinity Sunday

Blessing the Animals

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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.

Blessing, Animals, Love, Feast

Beloved Is Where We Begin

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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

Lent, Love, Baptism, Temptation Of Christ

Blessing That Meets You in Love

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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

Blessing, Love, Courage

Abide In My Love

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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, Love, Friendship, God's Presence

The Greatest of These

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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

Blessing, Faith, Hope, Knowledge

Drenched in the Mystery

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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

Love, Trinity, Nicodemus, Mystery

Love and Revelation

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

In this Easter reflection on John 14:15-21, Jan Richardson expands upon the story of Julian of Norwich to illustrate how Jesus draws us deeper into knowing and being known by him. Includes a poem and artwork.

John 14:15-21

Easter, Blessing, Love, Julian Of Norwich

Side Orders

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Loyalty

Blessing That Does Not End

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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

Easter, Blessing, Love

Lost Blessing

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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.