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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Sixth Sunday After Epiphany

Gallery of tree images by Mitch Dobrowner, 2006-2009. February 13, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year CJeremiah 17:5-10Psalm 1I Corinthians 15:12-20Luke 6:17-26View Lectionary Trees planted by the water… resurrection… healing… blessing… my mind went quickly to the dreamy ethereal photography I learned of and tinkered with in college - black and white infrared photography. It’s an …

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Fourth Sunday After Epiphany

Travelers in Autumn Mountains by Wang Hui (Chinese, 1632–1717) — ink and color on silk scroll, 60 x 31 inches, 1679. Photo credit: Yale University Art Gallery January 30, 2022 Lectionary Texts - Year CJeremiah 1:4-10Psalm 71:1-6I Corinthians 13:1-13Luke 4:21-30 Friends, I am reaching outside the Christian tradition for a work of art this week. …

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Second Sunday After Christmas

Christ Jesus by Michelle L Hofer - mixed media collage, 2018 January 2, 2022 Lectionary Texts — Year C Jeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-12 Psalm 147:12-20 or Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:(1-9), 10-18 TEXT LINK The opening words of John’s gospel featured in this Sunday’s lectionary texts are ones I consider among the most …

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