#44.9, Thurs., May 18, 2023

Historical setting: 602 C.E. The secular church in the Vosges          Gabe and Greg park the wagon behind the little secular church they’ve always known. Maybe it is her ordained priesthood, or maybe its her deafness, but they hope to find Mater Doe the comforting listener.          They try to tell her everything that hasContinue reading “#44.9, Thurs., May 18, 2023”

#36.3, Weds., Sept. 7, 2022

         This morning after prayers and prayers again I find Brother August and his new apprentice at work on the great stone of marble.  It’s in this state of creation where a halo is emerging from the center at the top, and it seems affixed to a head that is bowed. Already I can seeContinue reading “#36.3, Weds., Sept. 7, 2022”

Post #32.7 Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains Please take care. This post was not written for children to read, even for good readers.          Ana is telling me a story I don’t even want to hear.          She continues, “I hadn’t known there was ever a physical sign that would tell of the virginityContinue reading “Post #32.7 Tuesday, May 17, 2022”

Post #24.14, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021

Historical setting: 584 C.E. Ligugè          Copying a manuscript is a different practice than reading it, so to read the scriptures I do that in its own time.  Here’s this page John Chapter 9. I know this. I’ve seen it happen when I was following Jesus. We came upon a man blind from birth andContinue reading “Post #24.14, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021”

Post #24.11, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

Historical setting: 584 C.E. Ligugè          So the rumor is that the tree fell due to my disrespect for the holiness of an image representing the Holy Spirit swath of Trinity. I guess I should repent before any more trees faint away in the forest.          Dear God, please help me to be more respectfulContinue reading “Post #24.11, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021”

Post #21.2, Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Historical setting: 584 C.E. The walking path in Eve’s garden          Eve asks, “Were there other things you thought a child shouldn’t read?”          “I want to know what happened to little Margey, and I should hear of your blindness from you.”          Eve answers, “Margey is buried down near Ezra and Colleta’s cottage nearContinue reading “Post #21.2, Wednesday, June 2, 2021”

Post #17.10, Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Historical setting: 564 C.E. The Gaul Side of the Pyrenees          So, Nic asks August, recalling the story of Joseph, “It was like your brothers plotted to take you from your father, strip you of your fine coat with long sleeves then leave you in a wilderness pit?” [Genesis 37:20-24]          August answers, “Yes, IContinue reading “Post #17.10, Tuesday, February 23, 2021”