Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains “This is the day that the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” [Psalm 118:24] I thought I’d send that on the leg of a bird. But on this new day I can say it to her. She’s here. I’m here.Continue reading “Post #32.1, Tuesday, May 3, 2022”
Category Archives: Historical Fiction
Post #31.12, Thursday, April 28, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains There, breaking through the brush at the trail, in the spring breeze is all the lightness of sunshine — it is Ana. “The servant told me of your thoughts. I ran ahead of him to see you and to say I’m grateful, I’m so happy…”Continue reading “Post #31.12, Thursday, April 28, 2022”
Post #31.11, Weds., April 27, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains “Brother Servant I know the rule of Ana is to not even know of her, so I will say nothing at all of her, but I will silently follow you on the path, and when we reach the creek I will stop and cut thatch whileContinue reading “Post #31.11, Weds., April 27, 2022”
Post #31.10 Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains Brother Servant took my request to the father for Ana to have birds. He tells me, “The father wants to know if Ana would like birds so I will have to ask her.” I need to find a distraction while I wait. I offer,Continue reading “Post #31.10 Tuesday, April 26, 2022”
Post #31.9, Thursday, April 21, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. Annegray in the Vosges Mountains I’m waiting to hear if Father Columbanus would consider having pigeons trained to return always to Ana so we could send notes to her and she wouldn’t feel so alone. When words to Ana have to be like words to an angel all she hearsContinue reading “Post #31.9, Thursday, April 21, 2022”
Post #31.8, Weds., April 20, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. Annegray in the Vosges Mountains Again when we stand for the chanting of the psalms and I look down the row passed the elder monks and to see Brother Crathius, he once more leans forward and makes eye contact with me. This time he is prepared with a nodContinue reading “Post #31.8, Weds., April 20, 2022”
Post #31.7, Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. Annegray in the Vosges Mountains Now we are in the halleluiah season after Easter. The prayers of resurrection seem awkward for pilgrims among us who have come only with the heavy chains of Lenten suffering. The Irish monks celebrate Easter using a different calculation than the Roman pilgrims so theContinue reading “Post #31.7, Tuesday, April 19, 2022”
Post #31.6, Thurs., April 14, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains My thoughts seem always on Ana. Confessing the sinful distraction would give me another chance to say her name aloud. And by this time my tonsure is hidden in the curls of a layman and my thoughts of Ana are simply part of my gratitude. ThankContinue reading “Post #31.6, Thurs., April 14, 2022”
Post #31.5, Weds., April 13, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains I stand here among the pilgrims for the chanting of the psalms. I know that many who dedicate themselves to obedience in Christ assume grief and suffering are the virtues that make them holy. I’ve known some use suffering to nurture their own ability for empathyContinue reading “Post #31.5, Weds., April 13, 2022”
Post #31.4, Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. Annegray in the Vosges The keeper of the birds told me there is a “Rule of Ana.” “It is forbidden to speak any notion that this ‘Ana’ you have called by name as anything but an angel.” “I understand. I know this rule was made for her safety. MayContinue reading “Post #31.4, Tuesday, April 12, 2022”
Lazarus Ink 