Historical Setting, 626 C.E. A creek valley in the Vosges Haberd is very definitely the head of the household. He and his wife have taken on the major tasks of the family farm with the others of us helping out as farm hands when needed. A larger table is needed now up at theContinue reading “#52.3, Thurs., Jan. 4, 2024”
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#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”
#48.6, Thurs., Sept. 14, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. The Vosges Mountains Father Columbanus asked Bishop Felix the lingering question, “Does the Pope take notice of the problem with the noble bishops of Gaul?” “Yes indeed,” answers Bishop Felix. “He wanted to know why you, a man of great importance here, and I, one who oversees a monastery,Continue reading “#48.6, Thurs., Sept. 14, 2023”
#43.2, Weds., April 5, 2023
Brother Servant asked me to meet here after vespers when my boys are settled in for the night. Brother Servant and a nobleman are waiting by the gate. Brother Servant tells me, “King Guntram is dead.” “I’d heard that. He was old. He was the last living son of Clothar.” “HeContinue reading “#43.2, Weds., April 5, 2023”
#39.2, Tues., Dec. 6, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. a cottage between Annegray and Luxeuil Colleen returned from meeting Father Columbanus in a far better state than when she left. He has that gift. She, who is usually stoic and unrattled by circumstances, seems nearly cheerful. Ana asks if the worry over sin is settled. Colleen won’t yieldContinue reading “#39.2, Tues., Dec. 6, 2022”
#35.6, Thurs., August 11, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. King Guntram’s castle in Châlons Father Felix is working hand-in-hand with the King’s men to build a monastery here in Châlons. I’m starting to understand the pieces of power here, so maybe I should congratulate young Felix for elevation to a would-be bishop if the king could only give thatContinue reading “#35.6, Thurs., August 11, 2022”
Post #32.8, Weds., May 18, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains Ana is telling me a terrible story, I would try not to listen if I could. She has been released from the hold of a young monk, by the flailing of her knee. She tells me she was surprised he released her, as he fell. IContinue reading “Post #32.8, Weds., May 18, 2022”
Post #31.1, Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. Ana’s house in the Vosges This morning the servant monk arrived with a mission to take me to meet Father Columbanus. Finding the Celtic Father was originally the purpose of my quest before I learned Ana was somewhere to be found. But now, as the monk is telling me toContinue reading “Post #31.1, Tuesday, April 5, 2022”
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