#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”