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john 19: 25-27 nrsv
Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and
his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing
beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then
he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that hour the
disciple took her into his own home.
Look
Observe the visual qualities of the image: line, shape, movement, and
texture. How do the visual elements connect to the scripture text?
What emotions emerge for you as you observe the art?
Reflect
“In this moment, I imagine if Jesus could, he would come down off of
the cross, walk up to his mother and hold her in his arms, thanking
her for her courage, persistence, and bravery for bringing him into the
world. I imagine he would hold her face, seeing his whole life dance in
the shades of green and brown of her eyes. I imagine pain welling up
in her glossy eyes as he wipes her tears away. In the midst of his great
pain, in the last moments of his life, Jesus takes care of his mother.”
—Artist Lauren Wright Pittman
Pray
May I care for my own family with the tenderness and warmth you
extend to us all. Amen.