Historical Setting: Jarrow, 794 C.E. Ousbert made arrangements to use a monk’s cell as a scriptorium, with me the only scribe. He supplied a very fine swath of vellum. It will unfurl to an impressive length when it is read in the king’s court. He’s chosen to have me use the Merovingian hand which allowsContinue reading “#77.7 Tuesday, February 17, 2026”
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Post #23.6, Thursday, August 12, 2021
Historical setting: 584 C.E. Ligugè The monks are seated at the boards spread for the meal in the oratory this morning. Some are here with hidden scars, some with pale echoes of “Gloria” still lingering, passing the basket of bread from one to another as we all are one great omelet of God’s love.Continue reading “Post #23.6, Thursday, August 12, 2021”
Lazarus Ink 