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Imagining the Lectionary: Baptism of Jesus (Year C)
Imagining the Lectionary: Baptism of Jesus (Year C)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Baptism of Jesus (Year C) Reflection accompanying image “Faith check holy fire assembly point” When can faith be said to be truly authentic? This week's Lectionary readings suggest that the answer to this question relates to both our experiences of God's…
Imagining the Lectionary: Espalier for the soul (Advent 1C)
Imagining the Lectionary: Espalier for the soul (Advent 1C)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Espalier for the soul (Advent 1C) Reflection accompanying images: “Espaliered trees against stone wall” and “Espaliered trees detail of binding and support” And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we ab…
Imagining the Lectionary: I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people
Imagining the Lectionary: I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Year C) Reflection accompanying images: “An angel of the Lord stood before them” “I am bringing you good news ” and “To you is born this day ” 'The Angel Raphael…
Imagining the Lectionary: The Mighty One has done great things for me
Imagining the Lectionary: The Mighty One has done great things for me
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: The Mighty One has done great things for me (Advent 4C) Reflection accompanying image “The mighty one has done great things for me” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favour on the …
Shrivel up like a leaf
Shrivel up like a leaf
by Twelvebaskets and David Perry
A composition image created by Twelvebaskets Ltd Original 'Autum Leaves Fallen' by David Perry Image layering, blending and text by Twelvebaskets Ltd For details of composition images and accreditation see our Terms & Conditions Image - Autumn Leaves Fallen by David Perry Sl…
Imagining the Lectionary: confronting the reality of evil (Easter 7B)
Imagining the Lectionary: confronting the reality of evil (Easter 7B)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Confronting the reality of evil (Easter 7B) Reflection accompanying image “Demon locked within” My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. (John 17:15) Jesus never prayed that his disciples would f…
Imagining the Lectionary: let it be with me according to your word (Advent 4)
Imagining the Lectionary: let it be with me according to your word (Advent 4)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: let it be with me according to your word (Advent 4) Reflection accompanying image “let it be with me according to your word” Patterns of colour dapple the old flagstone floor of this former parish church, which is now home to a visual arts centre. Wher…
Imagining the Lectionary: the majesty of God in majestic perspective (Proper 27A; Ordinary 32A)
Imagining the Lectionary: the majesty of God in majestic perspective (Proper 27A; Ordinary 32A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: the majesty of God in majestic perspective (Proper 27A; Ordinary 32A) Reflection accompanying images “site of the majestic cinema” and “majestic cinema floor mosaic in former entrance” "Say an unqualified Yes to God, the God of Israel." (Joshua 24:23) A …
Imagining the Lectionary: I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection (Proper 22A/Ordinary 27A)
Imagining the Lectionary: I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection (Proper 22A/Ordinary 27A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection (Proper 22A/Ordinary 27A) Reflection accompanying image “rusty handrail against blue sky”. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection (Philippians 3:10) Being at the seaside and perman…
Imagining the Lectionary: Wild and unrelenting - see the true picture (Lent 1B)
Imagining the Lectionary: Wild and unrelenting - see the true picture (Lent 1B)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Wild and unrelenting - see the true picture (Lent 1B) Reflection accompanying images “Wild and unrelenting see the true picture 1”, “Wild and unrelenting see the true picture 2”, and “Wild and unrelenting see the true picture 3” An experience both wild …
Imagining the Lectionary: If you want to you can cleanse me (Epiphany 6B)
Imagining the Lectionary: If you want to you can cleanse me (Epiphany 6B)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: If you want to you can cleanse me (Epiphany 6B) Reflection accompanying images “If you want to you can cleanse me” and “Hand reaching out to another” A leper came to him, begging on his knees, "If you want to, you can cleanse me." Deeply moved, Jesus put…
Imagining the Lectionary: Faith needs sharpening daily on the grindstone of love (Proper 9A / Ordinary 14A)
Imagining the Lectionary: Faith needs sharpening daily on the grindstone of love (Proper 9A / Ordinary 14A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Faith needs sharpening daily on the grindstone of love (Proper 9A / Ordinary 14A) Text to accompany image “Faith needs sharpening daily on the grindstone of love” Faith gets blunt very easily and very quickly, almost without our noticing that it is…
Imagining the Lectionary: Pentecost at ground level
Imagining the Lectionary: Pentecost at ground level
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Pentecost at ground level Reflection accompanying image “Pentecost at ground level” "When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came f…
PASSOVER - AGAPE ORDER OF SERVICE
PASSOVER - AGAPE ORDER OF SERVICE
by Andrew Pratt
PASSOVER - AGAPE ORDER OF SERVICE - Maundy Thursday - May be used in an ecumenical setting. Uses original hymns. To view other works by the same author - Enter Andrew Pratt in the Quick Search Box Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer…
PENTECOST HYMN - The backwash of rumour unsettles the faithful,
PENTECOST HYMN - The backwash of rumour unsettles the faithful,
by Andrew Pratt
Pentecost hymn that moves from the disciples behind closed doors to a challenge to us to ....go out in the power of that spirit to live lives like Jesus, to cheer and restore the ones who are broken, derided, forsaken, [knowing that]...the future is sure. Tune: Streets of Laredo …
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The First Sunday of Advent Year A