Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges The little painting, the icon, that Greg and Gaillard brought as a gift to our household is captivating. People who know the story well, children who’ve never heard it, the peasantry who have heard it all bedazzled with mystery by priests and scholars, everyone, nowContinue reading “#53.1, Thurs., Feb. 1, 2024”
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#52.14, Weds., Jan. 31, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges While Brandell is completely committed to a journey somewhere he knows nothing of, using shear creative imagination to solve a problem he has no control over, he is simply answering God’s dare. He has no imagination for any of the dangers of travel. He doesn’tContinue reading “#52.14, Weds., Jan. 31, 2024”
#52.12, Thurs., Jan. 25, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges “Brandell.” I ask, “sing for me this so-called evil verse?” He sings shamedly, nearly under his breath. “My grandpapa was a Pharisee, fine, A God beloved, obedient Jew! He feasted on lamb and sipped blest wine And remembered theContinue reading “#52.12, Thurs., Jan. 25, 2024”
#52.9, Thurs., Jan. 18, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges “Beware!” I tell Brandell, “When a voice of authority says, ‘Since you can’t read,’ or ‘because this is voluminous and technical let me tell you what it really says’ then you can expect misinformation, lies and untruths which are easily doled out to the illiterateContinue reading “#52.9, Thurs., Jan. 18, 2024”
#52.8, Weds., Jan. 17, 2024
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”
#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”
Lazarus Ink 