Transfiguration Sunday

The Transfiguration by William Blake (1757-1827) — watercolor, England, late 18th century. February 19, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year AExodus 24:12-18 • Psalm 2 or Psalm 99 • 2 Peter 1:16-21 • Matthew 17:1-9 View Lectionary Image description: A glowing white image of Christ stands at center wearing an almost translucent robe flowing down and …

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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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Transfiguration Sunday

Self-Portrait at Twenty-Eight by Albrecht Dürer — oil on panel, 1500 February 27, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year CExodus 34: 29-35Psalm 992 Corinthians 3:12-4:2Luke 9: 28-36 (37-43a)View Lectionary It really is the ultimate selfie, if you will, from a time when selfies were somewhat taboo. Dürer’s Self-Portrait at Twenty-Eight marks a significant transition in art-making. …

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