Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains I’m listening to Ana tell of her fear. “I was raped by the pirates because I tried to escape but quickly discovered we were moored at Aletum, an Island; so I was easily captured back. I wasn’t raped because I was alluring. It was a punishmentContinue reading “Post #32.3, Thurs., May 5, 2022”
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Post #31.8, Weds., April 20, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. Annegray in the Vosges Mountains Again when we stand for the chanting of the psalms and I look down the row passed the elder monks and to see Brother Crathius, he once more leans forward and makes eye contact with me. This time he is prepared with a nodContinue reading “Post #31.8, Weds., April 20, 2022”
Post #31.7, Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. Annegray in the Vosges Mountains Now we are in the halleluiah season after Easter. The prayers of resurrection seem awkward for pilgrims among us who have come only with the heavy chains of Lenten suffering. The Irish monks celebrate Easter using a different calculation than the Roman pilgrims so theContinue reading “Post #31.7, Tuesday, April 19, 2022”
Post #27.5, Thurs. December 9, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. Forest Primeval Night is already down on us, but here in the thatched house we finally have light and warmth. The tea was set outside in a steaming bowl. “Your sisters brought you this tea and a biscuit too; they are offering non-stop chants and incantations – they areContinue reading “Post #27.5, Thurs. December 9, 2021”
Post #7.12, Tuesday, April 28,2020
Historical setting: A dark age in Gaul, some say 562 C.E. “I remember the Roman galley which I can see right now from this place where I sit on the harbor wall. And it is still hanging from the ropes for repairs. I would guess my healing is coming better than the repairs of rotContinue reading “Post #7.12, Tuesday, April 28,2020”
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”
Lazarus Ink 