#72.7, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

Historical Setting: 793 C.E. Lindisfarne      The bishop continues reading. In chapter ten of Matthew, the followers of Jesus are commissioned to go out like “sheep among wolves.”  At this reading, these men listening are in the clothing that speak this metaphor accidentally too well. The monks wear the wools and these king’s men, pretendingContinue reading “#72.7, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025”

#40.11, Weds., Jan. 25, 2023

Historical setting: 590 C.E. Cottage between Annegray and Luxeuil          Colleen is just coming in from evening chores as I am returning.  I hope Ana has a warmer greeting for me. Colleen is clearly annoyed. She said they were going to send a bird with a message to send the monks to look for me.Continue reading “#40.11, Weds., Jan. 25, 2023”