Historical setting: 563 CE, on the Bay of Contabria (Biscay) “Please hear me out Nic. The Sadducees were once the sect of the priests of the Temple. Caiaphas was the High Priest that year. Caiaphas was a Sadducee.” “They were The Jews.” “Yes, Nic, that’s what the Roman’s called the Sadducees: ‘TheContinue reading “Post #10.11, Thursday, July 23, 2020”
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Post #10.10, Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Historical setting: 563 CE, on the Bay of Contabria I need to tell Nic my whole secret of who I am, that I was actually a witness to the killing of Jesus. He needs to understand. I’m sure if I explain it all, he will loose his irrational fear of me. “So Nic,Continue reading “Post #10.10, Wednesday, July 22, 2020”
Post #10.9, Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Historical setting: 563 CE, on the Bay of Contabria (Biscay) Nic and I are exploring our deep hurts and differences. This ship is too small for a war, and with these calming easterlies we could be face-to-face for a very long journey. I’ve asked Nic to explain why he thinks Jews have horns. AndContinue reading “Post #10.9, Tuesday, July 21, 2020”
Post #10.3, Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Historical setting: 563 C.E., on the western shore of Gaul The vendor seems cautious about Nic’s helmet for trade. He’s noticing the grimy leather at the neck edge, the slight bend in the cheek plate and particularly, he frowns at the fade and wilt of the tattered plume. Nic yanks the plume from it’s fitting.Continue reading “Post #10.3, Tuesday, July 7, 2020”
Post #10.2, Thursday, July 2, 2020
Historical setting: 563 C.E., on the western shore of Gaul It’s easy to identify when it is someone else’s random hate. But when it is my own, I have so little clarity. When I see the crazies of wrath in others I simply mouth the Christian slogans, “hate is not the opposite of loveContinue reading “Post #10.2, Thursday, July 2, 2020”
Post #9.10, Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Historical setting: A dark age on the Saxony Shore of Gaul The priest might have met Nic last night, and it may be that Nic remembered his promise to be my sponsor, and that we would meet in Constantia. I asked Father Silas if he heard where the man was staying. “Funny, you askContinue reading “Post #9.10, Tuesday, June 23, 2020”
Post #8.7, Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Historical setting: A dark age in Gaul I, the newest recruit at the oars, am serving guard duty with one who has completed his full obligation. He seems to be contemplating his life and the opportunities before him. At the next tower turn on the wall with this man who calls himself NicContinue reading “Post #8.7, Tuesday, May 19, 2020”
Post #7.12, Tuesday, April 28,2020
Historical setting: A dark age in Gaul, some say 562 C.E. “I remember the Roman galley which I can see right now from this place where I sit on the harbor wall. And it is still hanging from the ropes for repairs. I would guess my healing is coming better than the repairs of rotContinue reading “Post #7.12, Tuesday, April 28,2020”
Good Friday, Post #7.5.1, Friday, 4-10-2020
Historical setting: A dark age in Gaul The relentless love of God for all Creation riles the prayerless who fear the power of forgiveness. The Romans feared. The persecutors of the Jews feared. … Fear guises as power and commits executions. Jesus, I’m remembering you in this darkness. I hear the Roman guardContinue reading “Good Friday, Post #7.5.1, Friday, 4-10-2020”
Maunday Thursday, Post #7.5, April,9, 2020
Historical setting: A dark age in Gaul The wait is long. I remember in glimpses. We are pouring the wine – there is plenty yet we share. We are passing the wine and the bread. We have songs – the old psalms – the running over cup – the table spread before our enemies.Continue reading “Maunday Thursday, Post #7.5, April,9, 2020”
Lazarus Ink 