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The Revised Common Lectionary is a commonly
agreed upon series of scripture readings for each Sunday to
be used during corporate worship throughout the liturgical
year. The readings include and Old Testament passage, a Psalm;
one from the Book of Acts, the Epistles or the Book of Revelation,
and concludes with a passage from one of the Gospels. The
readings run in a three-year cycle starting on the first Sunday
of Advent and concluding on the Reign of Christ Sunday.
“The purpose of this artwork that accompanies each gospel
reading is to invite people into a deeper experience of God’s
presence in their lives and the life of the world by shedding
light on one aspect of the day’s scripture reading. (From
the Bulletin Series Art-Principles for Design, ELCIC).
I was commissioned by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada
to illustrate the Gospel reading for each week of the RCL
cycle B. These images were then used on the cover of their
denominational church bulletin covers each week throughout
the year.
My hope in creating these paintings is that those who see
them will experience the gospel stories and the life of Jesus
in a fresh way and be able to bring Him into the context of
their own lives. |
