#79.3 Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Historical Setting: Jarrow, 794 C.E. The baker and I are waiting in a monk’s chapel near the river, with the monastery gardens all around. Just beyond the wall is the place where the grasses grow and grains are harvested.  But here I am with this commoner, a baker, a village merchant who has a veryContinue reading “#79.3 Tuesday, April 7, 2026”

#46.10, Tues., July 25, 2023

Historical setting: 602 C.E. A cottage in the Vosges          Gabe and I share this private conversation as we brush down the horses Greg and I borrowed and Gabe wants to discuss the issue burning through the night whispers in the novice quarters. “Fear of the Lord” whether required or optional, or interpreted through abusesContinue reading “#46.10, Tues., July 25, 2023”

#46.9, Thurs., July 20, 2023

Historical setting: 602 C.E. A cottage in the Vosges          The novice here on stable duty this morning is Gabe. That was probably a kindness by the brother who assigns duties to the novices. I can see Gabe is well and finding his spiritual nurture in this place. He tells me he has a betterContinue reading “#46.9, Thurs., July 20, 2023”