Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his discples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. " - Matthew 5.1-12
Please take some time to reflect and meditate on the text and the art. By slowing down you give God time to open your mind and heart to insights you might otherwise miss. As you read the text again, open yourself up to what this art may say to you, and to the Mind of the Great Artist and Creator.
What does this say to you? What do you find in the art? Please share your thoughts and perspectives by sharing your comments. Have a blessed Lent.
2 comments:
I love these photos. They remind me of the magnitude, the greatness, the "big"ness, of God. That should make me feel small in comparison except pairing them with the Beatitudes fills me with awe that the God who is so magnificant and so big also loves the smallest, weakest, poorest among us and in each of us. We are part of His glorious world - we just have to open our eyes to it. What a lovely feeling.
The movement of the clouds above the cathedral is visually evocative of the Holy Spirit!
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