Ordinary Time: Proper 19

Die Ordnung der Engel (The Hierarchy of Angels) by Anselm Kiefer — Oil, emulsion, shellac, acrylic, chalk, lead propeller, curdled lead, steel cables, band-iron, and cardboard on canvas, 133-1/2 x 220-7/8 x 22-3/4 inches unframed, 1985-1987. Photo by Walker Art Center. September 11, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year C Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 and Psalm 14 …

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Vessel by George E. Ohr — glazed ceramic pottery, produced some time between 1895-1905. Photo by Rago Arts and Auction Center. September 4, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year CJeremiah 18:1-11 and Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 • Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Psalm 1 • Philemon 1:1-21 • Luke 14:25-33View LectionaryImage description: A footed ceramic clay vessel that leans …

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Ordinary Time: Proper 16

Yosemite Firefall by Dave Koch, 2021. Photographed on the Nikon D850 at 220mm, ISO 100 f/11 at ½ second as explained in Dave’s post on PetaPixel. August 21, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year CJeremiah 1:4-10 and Psalm 71:1-6 • Isaiah 58:9b-14 and Psalm 103:1-8 • Hebrews 12:18-29 • Luke 13:10-17View Lectionary Image description: Over a …

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Ordinary Time: Proper 15

Expulsion. Moon and Firelight by Thomas Cole, ca. 1828 —Oil on canvas, 91.4 x 122 cm, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid. August 14, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year CIsaiah 5:1-7 and Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 • Jeremiah 23:23-29 and Psalm 82 • Hebrews 11:29-12:2 • Luke 12:49-56View Lectionary Image description: A rich and detailed fantasy landscape is …

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Ordinary Time: Proper 14

Green on Blue (Earth-Green and White) by Mark Rothko — oil on canvas, 1956, Arizona Museum of Art. August 7, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year CIsaiah 1:1, 10-20 and Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 • Genesis 15:1-6 and Psalm 33:12-22 • Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 • Luke 12:32-40View Lectionary Image description: Over a dusty blue background float two …

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Ordinary Time: Proper 13

Vanitas - Still Life with Bouquet and Skull by Adriaen van Utrecht — oil on canvas, 26.3 x 33.8 inches, circa 1642. July 31, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year CHosea 11:1-11 and Psalm 107:1-9, 43 • Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 and Psalm 49:1-12 • Colossians 3:1-11 • Luke 12:13-21View Lectionary Image description: Rendered in exquisite …

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