The Passion in the public square
April 2, 2010
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A passion play will be performed in Trafalgar Square.
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The art of devotion
March 15, 2010
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The Rev. Gail Wheatley took a leap of faith when she asked the parishioners at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Port Angeles last summer to submit artwork portraying the 14 Stations of the Cross. The response and the results took her by surprise. Fourteen members of the congregation came forward, each one creating a work of devotion that was both personal and inspirational.
The mystic in the rye
March 9, 2010
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The one thing that seems able to tame even a hardened cynic like Holden Caufield, in the least overtly religious Salinger book, is an encounter with the innocence of childhood; especially children at play. It is this quest for lost innocence that defines the spiritual trajectory of Salinger’s most memorable characters. They are all teachers, parents, players, children-at-heart.
The ministry of writing images
February 6, 2010
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There’s been an upsurge in interest in the ancient Christian spiritual traditions surrounding icons and iconography. Louise Shipps has found them a focus for her ministry in latter years of her life.
Farewell, Mel. Welcome, Robin
February 1, 2010
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I did not actually kiss her when she told me that she would be happy to provide such art and essays to accompany it, settling instead on spasmodic arm motions that made me look as though I were being administered mild, rhythmic electrical shocks. I would like to think these conveyed my excitement and my gratitude.
Candlemas by Denise Levertov
January 2, 2010
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With certitude,
Simeon opened
ancient arms
to infant light.
Room at the pub?
December 25, 2009
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Thick stone pillars form a solid archway and the rough-hewn oak door opens to the sort of Nativity scene that has mesmerised people for more than 2,000 years.
Get in the picture
December 13, 2009
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Pressing the button for this elevator, chances are you’re going up.
Full of Grace: an Advent exhibition
December 1, 2009
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Advent calls us to slow down and recognize the incarnation of God all around us and especially in the coming birth of Christ in our midst. Take time to meditate on one of these offerings by Episcopal artists.
ECVA – Full Of Grace
November 30, 2009
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Many of you have commented on the beautiful art work that is a regular part of the Cafe pages and Art Blog. The art is provided to us by the ECVA, the “Episcopal Church & Visual Arts” which among its many projects, creates regular online curated art exhibits. This season’s exhibit: “Full of Grace” has just gone online.
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