Word and Art with Bishop Dolan - Come away and rest a while

On this 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Bishop John Dolan reflects on a sculpture by Canadian Timothy P. Schmalz entitled “Homeless Jesus,” in this week's episode of Word and Art, in which he connects a Sunday reading with a famous work of art.

The sculpture is a representation that suggests Christ is with the most marginalized in our society. The Christ figure is shrouded in a blanket with his visible wounds. This life-size version of the work has enough room that someone is able to sit on the bench and rest with Jesus. In this summer season, many of us take time to rest. There are still others who are living on the streets, right here in Phoenix, who are struggling to find proper rest. Your offering of food, water, or shoes will allow our brothers and sisters on the streets to hear the words of Jesus in the Gospel today, “come away… and rest a while“

Bishop John brings an exciting and insightful perspective to the series as he earned a Master of Arts degree in Liturgy/Church Art and Architecture from St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, Calif.

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