Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges My prayers throughout this decade and six years have mostly been gratitude. We’ve had no more eulogies for our children, only bits of grieving for the passages of youth. I was last keeping this journal in December of 610. These years have brought subtle transitions.Continue reading “#52.1, Tues., Jan. 2, 2024”
Category Archives: Historical Fiction
#51.12, Thurs., Dec. 28, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. The cottage in the Vosges It is the season for epiphanies. How will we see all things new in the new light rising? What will become of all that we’ve nurtured and things we still cherish? How will we set our sight on new hopes for the goodness, always walkingContinue reading “#51.12, Thurs., Dec. 28, 2023”
#51.11, Weds., Dec. 27, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. The cottage in the Vosges Safe at home calls for the great exhale — the unwinding of the wandering and the dare — the hugs and soft kisses — the beverage — the toast — the prayers of thanks — the counting of each person safe. We are all hereContinue reading “#51.11, Weds., Dec. 27, 2023”
#51.10, Tues., Dec. 26, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Luxeuil The Irish farmer, who loaned his horse to the Abbot for his escape from Besançon answers the soldiers who are now requiring an explanation for the sword they’ve found here in these guest quarters we share. The farmer explains, “My farm is some distance from here, so IContinue reading “#51.10, Tues., Dec. 26, 2023”
#51.9, Thurs., Dec. 21, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Luxeuil The Father is back and safely in his library study. But Father Eustasius has already prepared the Christ Mass homily when Luxeuil will have many visitors for worship. So, the vespers tonight are led by Father Eustasius. Greg and Gaillard left before dark and will be stopping atContinue reading “#51.9, Thurs., Dec. 21, 2023”
#51.8, Weds., Dec. 20, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Luxeuil “I don’t know if it was intended to be punishment. My teacher assigned me a new cell with no mate.” After Gabe told me of his mystical experience, we ride the rest of the way to Luxeuil in a kind of warm and comfortable silence. Thank you, God. It’s aContinue reading “#51.8, Weds., Dec. 20, 2023”
#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”
#51.6, Thurs., Dec. 14, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. the old road from Besançon to Luxeuil It’s true. I did have a silent prayer in my thoughts just now, it is gratitude. “So, Gabe, do you miss hearing all the prayers spoken aloud as they do at Luxeuil?” “No Papa. At Luxeuil I keep my prayers silent too.Continue reading “#51.6, Thurs., Dec. 14, 2023”
#51.5, Weds., Dec. 13, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. the old road from Besançon to Luxeuil The soldiers searching our wagon found the only things that would connect us with the escape of the Father — the extra monk’s robe Greg wore, and Ana’s dress, which was worn by Gaillard when he and Greg were investigating the area toContinue reading “#51.5, Weds., Dec. 13, 2023”
#51.4, Tues., Dec. 12, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. on the road from Besançon to Luxeuil Soldiers stop Gabe and I on the road to Luxeuil searching for the Father. We appear suspicious as monks from Luxeuil and driving a wagon. Gratefully, the Father escaped on horseback with guards, and is on a less traveled road north. But within sightContinue reading “#51.4, Tues., Dec. 12, 2023”
Lazarus Ink 