#65.1, Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Historical Setting: 793 C.E. Jutland          Here I am so far in the future where my language is only spoken by slaves.  Here the god that is God isn’t known and writing isn’t valued because no one reads.          Dear God, maybe people always imagine a future inventing a life that will be the sameContinue reading “#65.1, Tuesday, February 4, 2025”

#63.1, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024

Historical Setting: An unknown time in a cold land          Dear God, thank you for life and breath and time alone… but I find myself now on a blank slate of winter earth that seems endless. I’ve seen signs of other mortals and I know your invisible presence is here too. Thank you for stayingContinue reading “#63.1, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024”

#62.12, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024

Historical Setting, cold unknown          Today, I’m walking alone, or I would be, except for my persistent trust that God is with me.  It’s like the air of breath that seems always everywhere, yet invisible, like water for sea creatures. Air allows me to live as I do, a mortal, tangible creature of earth. AirContinue reading “#62.12, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024”

#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”

Post #6.11, Wednesday, March, 25, 2020

Historical setting: 562 C.E. Gaul The Shrine of St. Martin is a hub of activity. The basilica also here is the see of the Bishop of Tours, Eufronius. The longest line is of pilgrims awaiting the blessings and their touch of the Saint’s relics. Certainly each is seeking a personal miracle. From my ancient viewContinue reading “Post #6.11, Wednesday, March, 25, 2020”