David A. Campton
@virtualmethodist.bsky.social
Husband, father, Methodist minister, writer, with an uninformed interest in all kinds of stuff, but fed up with fights on social media.
#EpiphanyArt 6: 'Baptism of Christ' an illustration from the evangeliary of the abbess Hitda von Meschede (early 11th century) in the Hessische Landesbibliothek, Darmstadt, Germany. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
January 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
#EpiphanyArt 6: 'Baptism of Christ' an illustration from the evangeliary of the abbess Hitda von Meschede (early 11th century) in the Hessische Landesbibliothek, Darmstadt, Germany. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#EpiphanyArt 5: 'Chaos during an earthquake' a Type-metal engraving by José Guadalupe Posada (c.1894) in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, USA. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
January 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM
#EpiphanyArt 5: 'Chaos during an earthquake' a Type-metal engraving by José Guadalupe Posada (c.1894) in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, USA. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#ChristmasArt 11: 'Prophet Joshua' a fresco by the school of Gentile da Fabriano (c.1400) in a corridor of the Trinci Palace, Foligno, Italy. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
January 5, 2026 at 9:15 AM
#ChristmasArt 11: 'Prophet Joshua' a fresco by the school of Gentile da Fabriano (c.1400) in a corridor of the Trinci Palace, Foligno, Italy. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#ChristmasArt 10: 'The Word became Flesh' a print by Edie Mae Herrel (1978) in the "Art in the Christian Tradition" collection of Vanderbilt University, Columbus, OH, USA. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
January 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM
#ChristmasArt 10: 'The Word became Flesh' a print by Edie Mae Herrel (1978) in the "Art in the Christian Tradition" collection of Vanderbilt University, Columbus, OH, USA. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#ChristmasArt 9: 'Jacob's Ladder' steel sculpture by Gerry Judah (2018) in the Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park, Kaipara Harbour, near Auckland, New Zealand. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
January 3, 2026 at 8:17 AM
#ChristmasArt 9: 'Jacob's Ladder' steel sculpture by Gerry Judah (2018) in the Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park, Kaipara Harbour, near Auckland, New Zealand. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#ChristmasArt 6: 'The Light of the World' an oil painting by William Holman Hunt (1904) in St Paul's Cathedral, London. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
#ChristmasArt 6: 'The Light of the World' an oil painting by William Holman Hunt (1904) in St Paul's Cathedral, London. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#ChristmasArt 5: 'The Uprising' an oil painting by Honoré Daumier (mid 19th century) in the Phillips Collection, Washington D.C., USA. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
#ChristmasArt 5: 'The Uprising' an oil painting by Honoré Daumier (mid 19th century) in the Phillips Collection, Washington D.C., USA. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#ChristmasArt 4: 'Weeping woman' an oil painting by Pablo Picasso (1937) in the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
#ChristmasArt 4: 'Weeping woman' an oil painting by Pablo Picasso (1937) in the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#ChristmasArt 3: 'The Flight into Egypt' an opaque watercolor over graphite by James Tissot (1886–1894) in the Brooklyn Museum. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#ChristmasArt 3: 'The Flight into Egypt' an opaque watercolor over graphite by James Tissot (1886–1894) in the Brooklyn Museum. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#ChristmasArt 2: 'Choir of angels from Paradise' a section of the 'Beethoven Frieze' painting by Gustav Klimt (1902) on display in the Secession Building, Vienna, Austria. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
#ChristmasArt 2: 'Choir of angels from Paradise' a section of the 'Beethoven Frieze' painting by Gustav Klimt (1902) on display in the Secession Building, Vienna, Austria. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
A peace-filled Christmas to all our family, friends and potential friends...
December 25, 2025 at 12:56 AM
A peace-filled Christmas to all our family, friends and potential friends...
#ChristmasArt 1: 'Augustus as Jupiter' a statue (early 1st century AD) in the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM
#ChristmasArt 1: 'Augustus as Jupiter' a statue (early 1st century AD) in the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#AdventArt 26: 'Miriam, Virgin Mother' a tryptych by Bruce Herman (2007) in the artist's collection. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
#AdventArt 26: 'Miriam, Virgin Mother' a tryptych by Bruce Herman (2007) in the artist's collection. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#AdventArt 25: 'Mary' a terracotta sculpture by Rosemary Namuli Karuga (c. 1950) an image from plate 4 of the book Christian Art in Africa and Asia by Arno Lehmann. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
#AdventArt 25: 'Mary' a terracotta sculpture by Rosemary Namuli Karuga (c. 1950) an image from plate 4 of the book Christian Art in Africa and Asia by Arno Lehmann. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#AdventArt 24: 'The Apparition of the Angel to St. Joseph' an oil painting by Georges de La Tour (early 17th century) in Nantes Museum of Arts, France. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#AdventArt 24: 'The Apparition of the Angel to St. Joseph' an oil painting by Georges de La Tour (early 17th century) in Nantes Museum of Arts, France. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#AdventArt 23: 'King David at Prayer' an oil painting by Il Guercino (1649) sold at auction in 2022. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
#AdventArt 23: 'King David at Prayer' an oil painting by Il Guercino (1649) sold at auction in 2022. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#AdventArt 22: 'Father and Son' an oil painting by Xie Dongming (2010) sold at auction in 2011. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#AdventArt 22: 'Father and Son' an oil painting by Xie Dongming (2010) sold at auction in 2011. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#AdventArt 20: 'Christ healing the possessed of Gerasa' an ivory relief donated by Emperor Otto the Great to Magdeburg Cathedral (c. 968 AD) in the Hessisches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt, Germany. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
#AdventArt 20: 'Christ healing the possessed of Gerasa' an ivory relief donated by Emperor Otto the Great to Magdeburg Cathedral (c. 968 AD) in the Hessisches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt, Germany. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#AdventArt 19: 'Fruit Trees' an oil painting by Gustav Klimt (1901) in a private collection. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
#AdventArt 19: 'Fruit Trees' an oil painting by Gustav Klimt (1901) in a private collection. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
A piece written years ago, but which is based on today's Gospel reading... although I suspect its a reading that may not feature in too many carol services this morning...
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Light Breaks into the Dungeon of Doubt (a Re-Blog)
As I said in a previous re-blog of this monologue, it may seem out of tune withe the tinsel and bright lights of this time of ye...
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December 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A piece written years ago, but which is based on today's Gospel reading... although I suspect its a reading that may not feature in too many carol services this morning...
virtualmethodist.blogspot.com/2025/12/ligh...
virtualmethodist.blogspot.com/2025/12/ligh...
#AdventArt 17: 'Saint John the Baptist in the Prison' an oil painting by Juan Fernández Navarrete (1565-70) in the State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
#AdventArt 17: 'Saint John the Baptist in the Prison' an oil painting by Juan Fernández Navarrete (1565-70) in the State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#AdventArt 16: 'Saint John the Baptist' a Tempera and oil painting by Alvise Vivarini (ca. 1475) in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Madrid, Spain. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
#AdventArt 16: 'Saint John the Baptist' a Tempera and oil painting by Alvise Vivarini (ca. 1475) in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Madrid, Spain. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
#AdventArt 15: 'Ruth holding the infant Obed' a fresco by Michelangelo Buonarroti (1508-12) in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM
#AdventArt 15: 'Ruth holding the infant Obed' a fresco by Michelangelo Buonarroti (1508-12) in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
The MCI recently circulated this old poem by me as part of their resources for those organising services to help those dealing with bereavement at this time of year. However I think it speaks into all sorts of dark and difficult spaces...
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Non-Annunciation (a Re-blog)
I am being very environmentally friendly with all the recycling of old stuff... For the various seasonal services I've been plan...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The MCI recently circulated this old poem by me as part of their resources for those organising services to help those dealing with bereavement at this time of year. However I think it speaks into all sorts of dark and difficult spaces...
virtualmethodist.blogspot.com/2025/12/non-...
virtualmethodist.blogspot.com/2025/12/non-...
#AdventArt 14: 'Ruth, Orpah, and Naomi' a marble relief by Edward S. Bartholomew (1855) in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)
December 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
#AdventArt 14: 'Ruth, Orpah, and Naomi' a marble relief by Edward S. Bartholomew (1855) in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. (Posts based on the Daily Revised Common Lectionary for Year A from Vanderbilt University)