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”
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#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”
#49.5, Weds., Oct. 11, 2023
Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains Greg is telling me that he has completed his indenture and Gaillard’s family may release him but he fears that would be so that Gaillard could take a wife. He tells me Gaillard finds the solution for that in calling Greg his “precious concubine.” What can IContinue reading “#49.5, Weds., Oct. 11, 2023”
#49.4, Tues., Oct. 10, 2023
Historical Setting: 610 C.E., Vosges Mountains Greg and I are butchering the lamb that was slaughtered for the homecoming feast for those who returned today from a peace and charity mission to the strangers across the rivers. Greg is helping me prepare the lamb so he can talk with me alone. He toldContinue reading “#49.4, Tues., Oct. 10, 2023”
#48.9, Thurs., Sept. 21, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. The Vosges Mountains Even as the sun rises these guests are sleeping soundly. This could never happen under the rule they keep at their own communities. So, to keep the quiet in the cottage, Ana and I take the four little ones outside into the sunny autumn day. Haberd andContinue reading “#48.9, Thurs., Sept. 21, 2023”
#48.7, Tues., Sept. 19, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. The Vosges Mountains Several candles burned to the socket this night as Father Columbanus listens to Bishop Felix tell of his visit with the Pope. The father asks, “So do you suppose the Holy Father will understand my plight with these bishops of Gaul?” The bishop answers, “IContinue reading “#48.7, Tues., Sept. 19, 2023”
#47.15, Thurs., Aug. 31, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. A cottage in the Vosges Ana returned from the Village of the hunters with the news of the old grandmother’s death. This evening we, ourselves, are binding the edges of family together. Lately we’ve noticed the tapestry of sacred life is unraveling at the edge. The empty bench on oneContinue reading “#47.15, Thurs., Aug. 31, 2023”
#47.10, Tues., Aug. 22, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. A cottage in the Vosges I’ve learned from Greg how the Bishop of Metz has, in a way, honored my request that my son be allowed to choose pacifism. Though Greg would be a soldier, his mission could be the Jesus peace. I would’ve said the “Christian” peace, since JesusContinue reading “#47.10, Tues., Aug. 22, 2023”
Lazarus Ink 