The five thousand
Eularia Clarke (1914-1970)

Oil

1962

Methodist Collection of Modern Christian Art, No.6

• Light a candle remembering Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit in a comfortable place with your palms up ready in a posture to receive.
• Spend 5  in silence engaging with the piece of art.  Allow yourself to sit in the grass.  Remember your deep breathing.
• How do you connect with the painting?  Do you see yourself as one of the five thousand?  Are you feeding the five thousand?  Or are you just observing?
• Spend another 5 minutes in silence engaging with the piece of art.  Allow yourself to see more deeply.
• What message do you receive from the painting?
• Spend another 5 minutes in silence engaging with the piece of art.
• What action is calling to you?
• Give thanks to God for the feeding you have found today.
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