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Galatians 3:26-29: In Union with Christ

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Galatians 3:26-29: In Union with Christ

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Károly Ferenczy: The Sermon on the Mount

Károly Ferenczy: The Sermon on the Mount

It is through faith that all of you are God’s children in union with Christ Jesus.

Today we are reminded that Christ has not gone off to a distant, ethereal place to watch our lives unfold. Christ remains with us in a very real way, guiding and protecting, healing and loving.

You were baptized into union with Christ, and now you are clothed, so to speak, with the life of Christ himself.

Today we are reminded that God invites us into a very real union with in and in and through Jesus. God creates us for an in love, to be actions of love in a world longing for consolation.

So there is no difference between Jews and Gentiles, between slaves and free people, between men and women; you are all one in union with Christ Jesus.

Today we are reminded that the Spirit sees none of the distinctions that we place on our societies and peoples. The Spirit marks no divisions and sees no rank.

If you belong to Christ, then you are the descendants of Abraham and will receive what God has promised.

Today we are reminded that the Creator, the Christ and the Spirit call each of us to a perfect and harmonious union in Christ. We are founded in the sure invitation of love extended by the Creator. We are formed in the complete peace of Christ. And we are consoled in the sure partnership of the Spirit. We are all children God. We are all sisters and brothers with Christ. We are all children of peace.

Let us act as though we believe that each of our lives are as important as the life of Christ. Let us, with gesture and word, share the mercy, kindness and compassion that we find in unity with Christ.

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John 20:11-18: Possibilities

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John 20:11-18: Possibilities

Andrea Solario and Bernardino Luini: Mary Magdalene

Andrea Solario and Bernardino Luini: Mary Magdalene

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Much has been imagined about Mary Magdalene. And what do we imagine were her emotions leading up to and following Jesus’ death? Do we allow ourselves to be both faithful and vulnerable to others as she was to Christ? How does her story instruct us to include more than we exclude possibilities, views and perspectives in our lives?

Much has been said about Mary Magdalene. And what do we say about fidelity, hope and love? How do we allow our everyday interactions with others to show how this woman has changed us? How do we open ourselves to God’s miracles?

Much has been written about Mary Magdalene. And what do we record in our hearts as we consider this woman who was clearly so important to Jesus? What do we hold in our hearts? What do we share with others?

To learn about this remarkable woman, enter her name in the blog search bar, or click on the image above and visit: http://www.knightstemplarorder.org/mary-magdalene/

Was the Magdalene a reformed prostitute or a faithful first apostle of Jesus? We consider why her persona might be characterized in a negative way when we visit: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=83

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John 20-21: The Risen Christ

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John 20-21: The Risen Christ

James Tissot: The Appearance of Christ in the Cnacle or Upper Room

James Tissot: The Appearance of Christ in the Cenacle or Upper Room

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Can we believe that Jesus is waiting for us on the shore of our lives as we row homeward?

Can we believe that the love of the Creator is so enormous that all is forgiven?

Can we believe that the Spirit resides in and with us as we strain against the oars that take us home?

We might spend time with the images of James Tissot as he describes the arc of Jesus’ life among us. We might focus on a particular event and ask the risen Christ to speak to our hearts. And we might open ourselves to the enormity of the Spirit’s presence as we reflect on God’s goodness today.

For Tissot’s images and reflections on Jesus’ appearance after his resurrection, click on the image above and use the blue arrows to view when visiting: http://www.joyfulheart.com/holy-week/appearance_of_christ_in_the_upper_room.htm 

For Tissot’s life of Christ images, visit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:The_Life_of_Jesus_Christ_by_James_Tissot

For Tissot’s complete works, visit: http://www.jamestissot.org/

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John 19:38-42: Descent from the Cross

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John 19:38-42: Descent from the Cross

Van der Weyden: Deposition, or Descent from the Cross

Van der Weyden: Deposition, or Descent from the Cross

Monday, July 11, 2016

We might spend hours with this painting in meditation, reflecting on the enormity of the gift freely given to us in Christ’s Passion for us.

We might spend days thanking the Spirit that continues to abide with us as a continued gift of God’s presence in and with us.

We might spend a lifetime thanking the Creator for the gift of eternal life given to us openly, generously, willingly, lovingly.

We might spend time . . . let us choose to spend that time today.

When we choose a character in this story and study her or his face, we open our hearts to a deeper understanding of Christ’s gift of self to us. For a helpful analysis of this painting, click on the image or visit: http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/famous-paintings/descent-from-the-cross-weyden.htm#interpretation

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Christ Crucified

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Christ Crucified

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Diego Velázquez: Cristo Crucificado - Christ Crucified

Diego Velazquez: Cristo Crucificado – Christ Crucified

What do the Gospels say? Visit:http://www.jesus-story.net/crucified.htm

As we reflect on this moving depiction of Jesus’ crucifixion, we reflect with the Gospels.

Matthew 27:33-44, Mark 15:21-32, Luke 23:32-43, John 19:17-30

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To learn more about this painting, click on the image. To share other images, enter the painter and the name of the work as a the comment to this post. This week we pause to read scripture and to pray and reflect at noon, keeping those in The Noontime Circle in mid-day prayer. You may want to click on the Connecting at Noon page on this blog at: https://thenoontimes.com/connecting-at-noon/ Or you may want to follow a series of brief posts that begins today, inspired by paintings of the life of Jesus Christ  that can be found at: http://www.jesus-story.net/painting_family.htm In these posts, we will have the opportunity to reflect on a scripture verse and an artist’s rendition of that event. Wishing you grace and love and peace in Christ Jesus.

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The Last Supper

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The Last Supper

Hans Hobein the Younger: The Last Supper

Hans Hobein the Younger: The Last Supper

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

This event is perhaps one of the most represented in art. When we search the internet for images, the Last Supper of DaVinci, Dalí, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Philippe de Champaigne and even Andy Warhol come forward. As us look for and contemplate our favorite painting, let us reflect on where we would be present on this evening of transformation. Are we seated at the table or serving? Are we behind the scenes or in the thick of activity? Are we close by to hear Jesus’ words or have we come to believe that the rabbi somehow has misunderstood God’s call? Where ever we find ourselves we can be certain of this: we are all equal in Christ’s eyes.

We might choose one or all of the Gospel versions of this event. Mark 14:1-31, Matthew 26:26-35, Luke 22:1-28 and John 13-17

To learn more about this painting, click on the image. To suggest other images we might enjoy seeing, enter the painter and the name of the work as a the comment to this post. This week we pause to read scripture and to pray and reflect at noon, keeping those in The Noontime Circle in mid-day prayer. You may want to click on the Connecting at Noon page on this blog at: https://thenoontimes.com/connecting-at-noon/ Or you may want to follow a series of brief posts that begins today, inspired by paintings of the life of Jesus Christ  that can be found at: http://www.jesus-story.net/painting_family.htm In these posts, we will have the opportunity to reflect on a scripture verse and an artist’s rendition of that event. Wishing you grace and love and peace in Christ Jesus.

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John 12:12-18: Entry

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John 12:12-18: Entry

Monday, July 4, 2016

Hippolyte Flandrin: Christ's Entry into Jerusalem

Hippolyte Flandrin: Christ’s Entry into Jerusalem

After so many miracles and so many parables, Jesus prepares to enter fully into his role as redeemer and savior. His entry into Jerusalem signals not only the presence of God’s kingdom but our own redemption as well. As we re-read this familiar story, let us consider who we are in this pageant of celebration. Do we rejoice with those who know the misery of oppression or do we doubt with the wealthy and powerful? Who do we accept the little-know preacher or the colorful leader as our king? Do we offer our lives to Christ as entry to our hearts?

For the other Gospel versions of this story, read Matthew 12:1-11, Mark 11:1-11 and Luke 19:28-44.

To learn more about this painting, click on the image. To suggest other images we might enjoy seeing, enter the painter and the name of the work as a the comment to this post. This week we pause to read scripture and to pray and reflect at noon, keeping those in The Noontime Circle in mid-day prayer. You may want to click on the Connecting at Noon page on this blog at: https://thenoontimes.com/connecting-at-noon/ Or you may want to follow a series of brief posts that begins today, inspired by paintings of the life of Jesus Christ  that can be found at: http://www.jesus-story.net/painting_family.htm In these posts, we will have the opportunity to reflect on a scripture verse and an artist’s rendition of that event. Wishing you grace and love and peace in Christ Jesus.

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Matthew 9:18-26: Two Women

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Matthew 9:18-26: Two Women

Sunday, July 3, 2016

Ong Wilson: The Daughter of Jairus

Ong Wilson: The Daughter of Jairus

Jairus’ anguish over the loss of his daughter moves Jesus to return the child to life as we know it. The story also bookends another: the healing of a woman suffering from hemorrhage. These two women, one young and one elderly, show us the breadth of God’s compassion and consolation. These two women, one passed on to the next world and the other still in it, show us the goodness and mercy of the Spirit. As we consider this version and compare it to Mark’s in 5:21-40 we have the opportunity to ask for our own miracles. Let us not hesitate to ask God to grace our own lives in such a meaningful way.

To learn more about this painting, click on the image. To suggest other images we might enjoy seeing, enter the painter and the name of the work as a the comment to this post.

banner_touchjesusThis week we pause to read scripture and to pray and reflect at noon, keeping those in The Noontime Circle in mid-day prayer. You may want to click on the Connecting at Noon page on this blog at: https://thenoontimes.com/connecting-at-noon/ Or you may want to follow a series of brief posts that begins today, inspired by paintings of the life of Jesus Christ  that can be found at: http://www.jesus-story.net/painting_family.htm In these posts, we will have the opportunity to reflect on a scripture verse and an artist’s rendition of that event. Wishing you grace and love and peace in Christ Jesus.

 

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Luke 15:11-32: Departure and Return

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Luke 15:11-32: Departure and Return

Saturday, July 2, 2016

James Tissot: The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Departure

James Tissot: The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Departure

Jesus taught those who followed him with parables so that they might better understand his actions and words. Jesus continues to teach us each day with his loving actions and consoling words. Today we re-read the story of the prodigal son, the forgiving father and the envious brother. Today we find ourselves in these verses, and we give thanks to the Creator for allowing us to both leave and return.

For other reflections on this parable, enter The Prodigal Son in to the blog search bar and explore.

To learn more about this painting, click on the image. To suggest other images we might enjoy seeing, enter the painter and the name of the work as a the comment to this post.

James Tissot: The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Return

James Tissot: The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Return

Over the next few weeks we will be away from easy internet access but we will be pausing to read scripture and to pray and reflect at noon, keeping those in The Noontime Circle in mid-day prayer. You may want to click on the Connecting at Noon page on this blog at: https://thenoontimes.com/connecting-at-noon/ Or you may want to follow a series of brief posts that begins today, inspired by paintings of the life of Jesus Christ  that can be found at: http://www.jesus-story.net/painting_family.htm In these posts, we will have the opportunity to reflect on a scripture verse and an artist’s rendition of that event. Wishing you grace and love and peace in Christ Jesus.

 

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