A post on my “Comment and Perspective” blog of a resources for theological reflection and dialogue between the Presbytery of Chicago and the Jewish Communities of Greater Chicago.
Author: Brian R. Paulson
My interests include: the life of the spirit; the pursuit of peace; the discovery of beauty; the insight of words; and the love of family and friends.
It is a blessing to be: Husband - Father - Son - Brother - Grandfather - Pastor - Colleague - Friend.
Original Poetry and Photography plus Rilke on Word❈Image❈Spirit
New montage of poetry and my photography on Word❈Image❈Spirit. A brief scrap of my own poetry with a photograph from Arizona. And a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke with my photograph of our Northern Star Magnolia bloom.
Easter 2018 sermon, “Look for Life!”
After several requests, the text of my resurrection sermon this year was posted on the blog for my congregation. Easter 2018 sermon, “Look for Life!”
A Pastoral Word after the Election
In light of the recent election, I offered a word of encouragement and purpose for my community. “A Pastoral Word after the Election.”
Pictorialism and Poetry: Edward Steichen, Anne Brigman, Denise Levertov, and Ranier Maria Rilke. Two new on Word❈Image❈Spirit
There are two new photo and poetry pairings up in the Montage portfolio that showcases Pictorialist photography. The first is an evening photo of trees by Edward Steichen that is paired with a stunning poem of Denise Levertov. The second is a striking facial image by Anne Brigman that is paired with Ranier Maria Rilke’s poem on…
Photography and Poetry: Gustavo Bonaventura / Aldo Palazzeschi on Word❈Image❈Spirit
A new Montage portfolio is open making use of historic and classic Pictorialist photography. These are photos developed in the opening age of photography. The first is a 1911 photo from Italian photographer Gustavo Bonaventura. This photograph is paired with the poetry of Aldo Palazzeschi. You can find all of this at the “Pictorialist” portfolio of Word❈Image❈Spirit.
Painting and Poetry: N.C. Wyeth / Umberto Saba on Word❈Image❈Spirit
Discover the poetry of Umberto Saba. See another mythic painting by N.C. Wyeth, a famed illustrator and father of the painter Andrew Wyeth. See his depiction of “Ulysees and Calypso.” This new addition to Word❈Image❈Spirit is in the Montage porfolio entitled, Musings.
Painting and Spirituality: N.C. Wyeth / Thomas Merton on Word❈Image❈Spirit
Discover the painting of N.C. Wyeth, a famed illustrator and father of painter Andrew Wyeth. See his depiction of “The Prodigal Son” and read insight from the profound spiritual writer, Thomas Merton. This new addition to Word❈Image❈Spirit is in the Montage porfolio entitled, Verses.
Painting and Poetry: Bonnard / Kenyon on Word❈Image❈Spirit
A summertime poem by Jane Kenyon and a painting by famous Nabis painter Pierre Bonnard is up on Word❈Image❈Spirit’s “Musings” montage.
Prayers for Orlando in Light of Mass Shooting on June 12, 2016
Please join me in prayer for the families of those who have been killed or wounded in Orlando this morning. President Obama has identified this the worst mass shooting in American history. We know it comes on the heels of too many mass shootings over the course of recent decades. Our hearts grieve and mourn…
BrianPaulsonPhoto – Clouds
See some new cloud photography on display at my photography website – BrianPaulsonPhoto.com.
Word❈Image❈Spirit Post – Verses
Enjoy a new post on my new site for image and word. On the Montage link you will find the start of a collection called “Verse” in which I will pair some verses of scripture with various works of art.
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