happy easter! christ is risen.

this is an image from jason miller who i have linked to before – see here for some easter artworks…

i also loved this take on rublev’s icon from ric stott

and whilst it’s not exactly an easter image this piece from banksy is rather good. i saw it online this morning. the story of the resurrection is one of presence (of the risen christ) and there are several occasions where when he appears to the disciples or mary (see john 20 – that’s today’s reading in many churches i am sure) and they don’t seem to recognise him though he is staanding there in front of them. attention and awareness are foundational to seeing. this image shows up the challenge of being present to the presence in front of us or we might not see…