Wall Art

Last two images from St. John the Baptist's Church before I had to leave for rehearsal a few minutes later at St. Mary's.

St. John's Pulpit

 

 

Again, according to Wikipedia, the pulpit in St. John the Baptist's Church in Stamford "dates from 1953, and was donated by the restorers of the church at that time."

Ceiling

Only a small amount of St. John the Baptist's Church 12th-century fabric remains. According to Wikipedia, most of the interior of the church and the fittings are from the 15th century. "The roof of the nave is finely carved, including angels on the bosses."

Passiontide

 

 

St. John the Baptist's Church, Stamford, England

Holy Mother of Wisdom

Holy Mother of Wisdom by Caroline Mackenzie in the Julian Shrine's gift shop and information center.

Cloth of Kindness

I think many of us could use a cloth of kindness today.

Chapel Votive

Sometimes it's the smallest details that inspire. Like this votive candle. Such a common thing to see in a chapel. But to cradle it in such a beautifully wrought hanger yields something truly special. I can't help but think that Julian herself would have been most pleased.

Julian Madonna & Child

 

 

The Julian Shrine

Norwich, England

St.Julian's Font

 

 

The octagonal baptismal font in the St. Julian's Chapel in Norwich, according to Wikipedia, is "a replacement for the original one, which was lost when the church was bombed. The current font was moved from the now redundant All Saints' Church, Norwich in 1977. It has eight standing figures representing the Apostles, Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint George, and two other saints."

 

Song of Mary

One of the pieces we sang at evensong in Norwich Cathedral was a setting of the Magnificat:

He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble and meek.

He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away.

Despenser Reredos

 

 

There is an extraordinary story behind this altar in the St. Luke's Chapel at Norwich Cathedral, which makes me appreciate all the more the work done by the people who restore such artifacts.

Medieval Font

 

 

The font of St Luke's Chapel in Norwich Cathedral is a medieval seven sacrament font and originally came from the lost church of St Mary-in-the-Marsh, which once stood inside the Cathedral Close.

IX

Norwich Cathedral

"The IX monogram or XI monogram is a type of early Christian monogram looking like the spokes of a wheel, sometimes within a circle.

The IX monogram is formed by the combination of the letter 'I' or Iota for Iesous (Ιησους, Jesus in Greek) and 'X' or Chi for Christos (Χριστος, Christ in Greek). The spokes can also be standalone, without the circle. These monograms can often be found as ancient burial inscriptions." -- Wikipedia

Roll

Spotted this wonderfully illuminated manuscript in a chapel at the east end of Norwich Cathedral.

Whelan

"Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk England commissioned Whelan to paint 14 panels of the spiritual life and death of International Red Cross nurse Edith Cavell in 2014. The panels on which the scenes of The Passion of Edith Cavell were painted, were first exhibited at Washington National Cathedral in the US to mark 100 years since the beginning of WW1.

'Execution of Edith Cavell' one of 14 paintings by Brian Whelan commissioned by Norwich Cathedral

The paintings later in the following year traveled to Brussels Roman Catholic Cathedral and Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula (close to Schaerbeek, where Edith Cavell was executed) before continuing its journey to Norfolk for permanent installation of the 14 panels at Norwich Cathedral to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Cavell's execution, in October 2015." -- Wikipedia

Art Glass

 

 

Among the first things to catch my eye at Norwich Cathedral were these windows. Interesting contrast in styles and subjects, don't you think?

 

"The medieval stained glass windows in the cathedral, which was largely destroyed during the English Reformation, sustained further damage during the English Civil War. The glass in the west window [shown below] was designed by George Hedgeland, and was installed in 1854." -- Wikipedia

Local Art

Flying out of Dulles two weeks ago, 

I spotted this display of art works created by local high school students. 

Quite striking, I thought.

Sweet Potato & Ground Beef Chili

 

Okay, switching to a completely different subject, I tried cooking up a recipe I found recommended either through the Washington Post (a subscription I may not renew after this past year's row) or the New York Times. In any case, it turned out great! Used red pepper flakes instead of cayenne pepper (I think I must be allergic to the latter), and substituted Legendary Brown Ale for Modelo Negra. 

Heart

Pondering this morning the full implications of this simple ornament.

Beehive

Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia