“BLACK CHRIST MATTERS” “BCM”
By Martin L. A.
“Black Lives Matter”
because
“Black Christ Matters”
Human rights exclusion based on skin color, nationality, or gender, are not part of
Christ’s message. His teachings, truths, and meanings applies to all , and are not subject to change because of race, preferences, individual affinities, or personal status.
“ That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us” John 17: 21-24
Misconceptions of the natural man, these are the reasons that bring about the element of revision, and judgement to play out, and call for justice, and acceptance for all men, in the light of the scriptures.
Respect for all, honors life, and there is healing-result in the collective mind, and therefore a healthy reflection on the collective well-being of those who pay respect.
The life of Christ Himself plays as the counterpart in our own lives.
Are we identifying ourselves with Christ Himself, His death, and His Resurrection Life ?
If we yield, we can accept Christ, if so, we can identify with His sufferings, and as result, we can find a path to righteousness— only if we yield.
One could argue that one day, it would all catch up with you and me.
“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void,
But it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it”
Isaiah 55: 11
By Martin Liriano A.
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Written by Martin L. A. -April 1-2021 published- 6-3-2021 info@MartinLA.org
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By Martin L. A.
For a Cristian, it’s always a good time to reflect on “The Cross of Christ”.
whether it’s during in observation of the
“Holy Week”, or when remembering an specific moment in time, events now history such as the 1921 “Tulsa Race Massacre” in Oklahoma, which marked its 100 year anniversary this past May 31st
Acts of war; genocide ,the lost of loved ones, the unjust murder of an individual because of discrimination. The lives of the oppressed,
the victim of a traitor…
The struggles in our lives, the cry for truth, and justice when it calls, and ultimately because of having to look at ourselves. There’re always sufficient reasons, and never enough time to take a moment to reflect, and consider
“Christ on the Cross”
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the turning point, and the gate-way for humanity.
To find, and follow, a path of regeneration, and righteousness thru Christ.
“And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said
“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” Having said this, He breathed His last
Luke 23: 44-49
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Above: Stained Glass Works by Martin L.
This particular stained glass window by Martin L.A. In contrast with more familiar, and traditional images of Christ, as found in most churches, depicting a white, blond, blue eye Christ. In this 1992 stained glass window, Martin Liriano Aybar Is depicting a black Jesus Christ, His followers, of all colors.
This stained glass art window piece its about a multi-color Christ.
“A multi-color “image“ of Christ helps convey Christ’s message to all ,
it’s personal, and universal, It’s about inclusion”
Church members had initially noted their respect and admiration for the old stylish, traditional stained glass windows, and suggested that, for their church project,the images should relate more to the majority of their congregation members, African-American, and some how, image wise, a neutral approach would be more adequate.
In these stained glass windows by Martin L. A. The figure images are of different features, and colors; black, browns, amber, bronze, yellow, whites, and grey flesh tones.
And the figures have a cartoonish touch, style, focusing more on the meaning, teaching, and the story instead of the aesthetics.
The windows are, decorative, and symbolic to some of the Bible stories, and serve the visual atmosphere during their worship services, and Bible studies.
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Written by Martin Liriano A.
April 1st 2021
published 6-3-2021