Historical setting: 589 C.E. a cottage between Annegray and Luxeuil We’ve been contemplating the Christmas story with our guests. Colleen seems miffed by the ignorance of her own countrymen with their thought that a virgin who could give birth would not then be able to produce milk for the baby. “How isContinue reading “#39.11, Tues., Dec. 27, 2022”
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#39.9, Weds., Dec. 21, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. a cottage between Annegray and Luxeuil Maybe Pagan magic was left in the fragrant wood I’ve gathered for our fire here, or maybe it is the warm spirit that is a Christian thing about this season. But today, celebration seems overwhelmed with the Creative Spirit of love. The only wordsContinue reading “#39.9, Weds., Dec. 21, 2022”
#36.4, Thurs., Sept. 8, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. Poitiers Brother August has already dealt with my obstinate little heresies, nitpicking substance of Trinity and plundering creed, calling it a human appeasement and not the true nature of God. And now I’ve added a wife to my list of sins. From this monk’s point of view it’s onlyContinue reading “#36.4, Thurs., Sept. 8, 2022”
#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”
Lazarus Ink 