Historical Setting, 626 C.E. Walking by the creek near the cottages His mother tells Brandell he has to eat soup now, so he dutifully sips from the bowl as though eating is a weighty chore he has to do. There is no sign on his face of that infectious smile that can drink up theContinue reading “#52.8, Weds., Jan. 17, 2024”
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#52.7, Tues., Jan. 16, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges I ask Brandell, “Why would you think I would be angry with you?” “The Church authority said my little silly rhyme is against the Doctrine of the Church because it speaks favorably of Jews. And right now, there is a King’s ban on Jews.Continue reading “#52.7, Tues., Jan. 16, 2024”
#52.4, Tues., Jan. 9, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. A creek valley in the Vosges Now it’s our youngest son, Brandell, who is first in my prayers. Thank you God, for this beautiful youth, strong and creative, always gentle. He loves the arts – anything with brightness and beauty takes his attention – and especially, he lovesContinue reading “#52.4, Tues., Jan. 9, 2024”
#52.2, Weds. Jan. 3, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges It was just a little gift that Greg and Gaillard brought with them from their last journey to Constantinople. They came leading a caravan with horses and some mercenaries as guards and also with pack animals laden with all varieties of riches. The treasuresContinue reading “#52.2, Weds. Jan. 3, 2024”
#51.7, Tues., Dec. 19, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. the old road from Besançon to Luxeuil Gabe is telling he was called before his teacher because another novice accused him of “heresy.” “I told my teacher that when I first went to Luxeuil there were so many different ways people speak of God it set me to questioningContinue reading “#51.7, Tues., Dec. 19, 2023”
#51.1, Tues., Dec. 5, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Besançon Fortress The plan to free Father Columbanus from the old lion’s cage of Besançon is nearly accomplished. The abbot of Luxeuil and the five prisoners who suffered in chains are all freed and a bishop is presently sorting out the details of absolution for the five rescued, regardless ofContinue reading “#51.1, Tues., Dec. 5, 2023”
#50.14, Thurs., Nov. 30, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Besançon Fortress We are, with the help of God, setting the prisoners of Besançon free. The Father and Gabe have already escaped into the tunnel and no one was alerted to that escape to chase after them. Surely they are safe by now. The prison guard and the fiveContinue reading “#50.14, Thurs., Nov. 30, 2023”
#50.12, Tues., Nov. 28, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Besançon Fortress Here we are in the midst of this daring plot to free Father Columbanus from his cell on the main level and I’ve already broken the chains of the other prisoners. Our plan is that the three of us Ezras will seem as only one monk whoContinue reading “#50.12, Tues., Nov. 28, 2023”
#50.1, Weds., Nov. 1, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Besançon Fortress We’re starting the plan to go into the dungeon to set free Father Columbanus and other prisoners. We assume the soldiers at the north gate expect a “Brother Ezra” to arrive as the Father called for at his capture. In time, this story of rescue may be attributedContinue reading “#50.1, Weds., Nov. 1, 2023”
#49.7, Tues., Oct. 17, 2023
Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains Gratitude in this darkness that ends a day of homecoming and feasting should be all we have in our hearts. But Ana and I both want each of our children to be loved as we know love, and now for Greg, this love is tenuous. Ana whispersContinue reading “#49.7, Tues., Oct. 17, 2023”
Lazarus Ink 