Lindisfarne Scriptorium, artwork by...

This song has been part of my life soundtrack since I first heard it on the Petra Praise 2 album, it is one of those songs that somehow gives words when no words come to mind. Like a Taizé tune the melody carries our deepest prayers higher and further; the words from the ancient Psalm leads us gently into a deeper relationship and conversation with God. Linda Whitmer-Bell kindly gave me permission to use her interpretation of the Psalm, please do listen to the Petra version of the song. Linda wrote "What an awesome picture of worship in the heavenly throne room! To think that my prayers might play a part in the drama portrayed in John's Revelation - yet the Psalmist too asks that his prayers be "counted as incense",

Created: 2014 Words: And Aidan declared the power of his God. Help us to tell of the battle already won. And Aidan listened to his God and willingly obeyed. Help us to surrender our selfish will. And Aidan embraced humility, love for all. Help us to tell of the passion of Christ. Background: This piece is a celebration of St. Aidan of Lindisfarne’s life. The images are based on three passages written by the Venerable Bede about Aidan.

Created: 2018 ‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.’ Revelation 1:8 (NIV) Background: The Chi Rho, also known as chrismon or sigla is one of the earliest forms of christogram, formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters—chi and rho —of the Greek word (Christos). Alpha and Omega includes a modern take on the Chi Rho symbol and overall offers a reminder of the Godhead of Jesus.

The poem was written by co-founder of the Northumbria Community, Andy Raine and Neil Arnold. It tells of how Aidan would ask people if they knew about God. If they said 'no' he would work beside them & tell them about Jesus, if they said 'yes' he would encourage them to love God more.

Rising voices

The illuminated manuscript known as the Lindisfarne Gospels were made on Lindisfarne by a monk called Eadfrith between 698 and 721. He created it ‘for God and for St Cuthbert’. The book contains the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: the four Evangelists. The text of the Lindisfarne Gospels is in Latin with a word-by-word translation into Old English added between the lines in the 10th century. It is the oldest surviving translation of the Gospels into the English language. I have included the word ‘beginning’ to show that the roots of my work lie in the labours of artists who committed their gifting to God, I aim to do the same, ‘For the glory of God alone’.

Created: 1998 Words: Adore the Lord your God - He loves you Confess your sin to Him - He forgives you Thank Him for His mercy - He conquered death Surrender your desires - He is Life Background: Created using a long known formula for prayer which I was taught during confirmation classes at the age of fourteen. The traditional words are Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication and they make a good framework for any time with God.

Circle me creator God

Spirit

You are worthy

All shall be well

Both now and evermore

A blessing for your home

Cross in nature

Religious

In the 8th century Eadfrid, a monk of Lindisfarne, created the Lindisfarne Gospels. Mary Fleeson through her artwork is taking the messages of the Gospels to a new audience today and keeping the thoughts and words of Christian worship alive today. We aim to offer an artform which draws the viewer into an experience of prayer, meditation and blessing. Our inspiration is also drawn from the rich Celtic spirituality of Northumbria; our Christian faith and the beautiful environment of Holy Island. We aim to follow the great Monastic Scriptorium tradition of producing pieces of artwork that give glory to God and help His people to worship.