Historical Setting: Northumbria, 793 C.E. Religious rule is narrow. To a monk bound to the community by the Rule it may appear that another’s relationship with God is no relationship at all. Brother Ealdwin knows my robe is borrowed and assumes I am spiritually adrift because I don’t seem to value the Benedictine Rule.Continue reading “#73.4 Wednesday, October 8, 2025”
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#73.2, Thursday, October 2, 2025
Historical Setting: Lindisfarne of Northumbria, 793 C.E. Ealdwin and I are washing the dishes and I find it is a perfectly unsanctified time to ask Brother Ealdwin the questions I have about the Irish traditions of this monastery. “I’m hearing the patrons and the pilgrims talking among themselves, cursing an Irish root ofContinue reading “#73.2, Thursday, October 2, 2025”
#35.4, Tues., August 9, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. King Guntram’s castle in Châlons I am graciously received by this king. As a messenger from Father Columbanus I am accustomed to greetings of disgruntlement from bishops. But here the king wishes to hear from me and he has lots of questions about Father Columbanus and the community at Annegray.Continue reading “#35.4, Tues., August 9, 2022”
Lazarus Ink 