The following are a selection from the images I curated for a visual meditation on the Holy Spirit. I got them all off of Google.
In the installation they are viewed like this:
but for readability I've put the text below each image.
(firebreather)
Spirit:
Maker of chaos
resister of order
she who takes on the world-
breath.
wreak havoc in complacency
upturn smugness and self-satisfaction
defy authorities that deflate
challenge all powers that squeeze
the hope out of your people
and your church
and breath life back in
to a world gasping.
breath, spirit.
breath.
"The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the spirit" John 3:8
"Jesus said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I send you.' When he said this he breathed on them and said to them 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.'" John 20:20
"I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid". John 14:26
I wish i'd been there! it looks wonderful [and i feel very honoured to have had the poem included...!].
Posted by: cheryl | May 28, 2007 at 01:26 PM
SL, every time you post, it makes me happy. I love the work you're doing. Blog on!
Posted by: lj | May 29, 2007 at 07:26 PM