#75.4 Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Historical Setting: Jarrow, 793 C.E. The Lindisfarne raid raised concern throughout the kingdoms for the safety of all of the coastal monasteries.  Wilbert introduces me to Ousbert who serves the king as a military advisor. Ousbert has questions about the raid on Lindisfarne. We step out of the library hall, to talk more freely inContinue reading “#75.4 Tuesday, December 9, 2025”

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”