#83.10 Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Historical Setting: The Great Skellig in an unknown time Rarely do I explain my gift, or call it an oddity, of amazing healing power. But I did speak it aloud not to an intimate family member, but to a small community of monks who are strangers to me. They have so many questions; so afterContinue reading “#83.10 Tuesday, August 25, 2026”

#83.6 Thursday, August 13, 2026

Historical Setting: The Great Skellig in an unknown time I follow the others of this community into the slightly larger, oblong cell of stacked stones where monks gather for Mass. It is not a Pagan circle, made over to be a Christian Church as are many small circular stone churches made over from ancient PaganContinue reading “#83.6 Thursday, August 13, 2026”

#83.4 Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Historical Setting: The Great Skellig in an unknown time I speak the Spirit of the familiar prayer aloud with Brother Lugh but not using the words of practiced repetitions; and he objects. Just now, I prefer thoughtful words to empty phrases so I continue in disorder.      I say, “Guide us wandering into the thinContinue reading “#83.4 Tuesday, August 11, 2026”

#76.9 Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Historical Setting: Monkwearmouth, 794 C.E.  The young woman wrapped in my cloak, follows me along the river bank toward the sea to the mooring harbor where I’ve noticed Cloothar’s merchant’s boat is moored.          “Friend Cloothar!” He is in his boat, folding and sorting his wares, preparing to travel up river at high tide.  HeContinue reading “#76.9 Wednesday, January 21, 2026”