Ordinary Time: Proper 25

Surprised! By Henri Rousseau — oil on canvas, 129.8 x 161.9 cm, 1891. Image courtesy of The National Gallery London. October 23, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year CJoel 2:23-32 and Psalm 65 • Sirach 35:12-17 or Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 and Psalm 84:1-7 • 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 • Luke 18:9-14View Lectionary Image description: The scene …

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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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Ordinary Time: Proper 18

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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