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Restore the Joy of Salvation

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

On the twenty-seventh day of Lent, Jan Richardson ponders on the topic of joy in Psalm 51:1-12. She asks us to consider the ways in which we can invite God deeper into our spirits.

Psalm 51:1-12

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Lent, Joy, Salvation, God's Will

A Blessing in the Ashes

Jan L Richardson | 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

Fulfilled in Your Hearing

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork

Jan L. Richardson reflects on Jesus' teaching in Nazareth that he was fulfilling prophecy (Luke 4:14-21) and presents her artwork "Fulfilled in Your Hearing."

Luke 4:14-21

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Fulfilment Of Prophecy, Incarnation, Magnificat, Mary (mother Of Jesus Christ)

Freedom in My Bones

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

Jan L. Richardson talks about Luke 13:10-17 and asks what patterns and themes are hindrances in your life and community. She addresses the feeling of freedom when incorporating art, writing, and worship in your life.

Luke 13:10-17

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Sabbath, Community, Freedom

And the Table Will Be Wide

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Artwork, Poetry, Benediction or Blessing

Jan L. Richardson presents her artwork "The Best Supper" and a poetic blessing for World Communion Sunday, based on Jesus' welcome of children in Mark 10:2-16.

Mark 10:2-16

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World Communion Sunday, Children, Kingdom Of God, Table

This Grace That Scorches Us

Jan L Richardson | 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, Grace, Holy Spirit

Feast of Saint Clare

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Article about Church History

Jan L. Richardson reflects on the story of Saint Clare of Assisi (1194-1253), the friend and colleague of Saint Francis who became a remarkable leader in her own right.

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Humility, Poverty, Renunciation, Saint Clare

And the Table Will Be Wide

Jan L Richardson | 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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World Communion Sunday, Joy, Lord's Supper

A Trio of Trinity Blessings

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Artwork, Poetry, Benediction or Blessing

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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Holy Spirit, Trinity Sunday, Christology

World Labyrinth Day

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Artwork, Poetry, Benediction or Blessing

Jan L. Richardson presents artwork "St. Catherine's Labyrinth" and a poetic blessing for walking it.

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Saint Catherine Of Siena, Blessing, Labyrinth, Spiritual Growth

Blessing the Water, the Wine

Jan Richardson | Global Worship

Artwork, Poetry

The poem "Blessing the Water, the Wine" by Jan Richardson explores Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine (John 2:1-12). Includes artwork also depicting the miracle.

John 2:1-11

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Epiphany, Miracle, Water, Wine

Blessing for Those Who Have Far to Travel

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

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

Feast of Saint Brigid

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

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, Miracle, Hospitality, Celtic Church

A Place Called Gethsemane

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

This painting, commentary, and poem by Jan L. Richardson are associated with Mark 14:1-15:47. Exploring why the disciples slept in Gethsemane, Richardson describes the difficulty of staying engaged amidst Christ's lifegiving work within our dead places.

Mark 14, 15

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Grief, Palm Sunday, Death, Renewal

Blessing the Bread, the Cup

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Poetry

A poem by Jan Richardson on the Last Supper for Holy Thursday.

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Bread, Last Supper, Maundy Thursday, Cup

The Wild Language of Lent

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 3 more types

Jan Richardson reflects on the "wild language" of lent that emerges as we journey through the season. What story do the words tell? Richardson's artwork "Into Earth" also accompanies this reflection.

Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; Mark 1:9-15

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Lent, Language, Discernment, Wilderness

Where the Story Begins

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 4 more types

Jan L. Richardson presents her artwork "Where the Story Begins," a poetic blessing, discussion questions, and a reflection on Psalm 78:1-7.

Psalm 78:1-7

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Death, Memory, Journey, Story

Advent Hours

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Artwork

Inspired by medieval illuminated Books of Hours, this Advent art series by Jan Richardson draws on the motifs found in these prayerbooks and places them in a contemporary setting using paper collage, acrylic, and calligraphy.

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Advent, Illuminated Manuscripts

About the Enfolding

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Artwork, Poetry, Benediction or Blessing

Jan L. Richardson presents her artwork "Getting Garbed" and a poetic blessing inspired by Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet (Matthew 22:1-14).

Matthew 22:1-14

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Wedding, Banquet, Grace, Justice

Blessing the Talents

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 4 more types

Jan L. Richardson presents her artwork "Buried," discussion questions, and a reflection on Matthew 25:14-30. She includes a poetic blessing that will find its form, she says, only as you give it away.

Matthew 25:14-30

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Blessing, Light, Talent, Parables