Category Archives: albion

…A Month of Sundays: Lady’s Lamp.

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Florence Nightingale 1820-1910 * … Florence Nightingale’s spiritual life was graced by contact with the last of the Esoteric Medical Orders. The Sisters of Charity, was a religious order founded by St Vincent de Paul in 1634. Such orders had … Continue reading →

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When winter ends…

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Sue Vincent

In the northern hemisphere, it is Beltane, or Cétshamhain, the first of summer, going by the old calendar. It is a time of hope, fertility and of looking forward to a time of plenty; a concept we need to embrace … Continue reading →

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Dereliction…

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …That night Jed’s ‘derelict’ appears in the bed-room enveloped in an aura of light. He slowly crouches and whispers in my ear: ” ‘E cummin outta dem bushes shinin’, ‘e shinin’ like sum black buff sun. * ‘E donna … Continue reading →

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Samildanach…

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …The torchbearers hurriedly re-lit the torches of Dun Culhwch. “Why, a veritable master of all the crafts we have here, it would seem,” said Big Chief Hawthorn, “but let a seat be brought for this man who has asked … Continue reading →

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Ol’ Bill’s Mate…

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …”Providing for your future is no throwaway gag,” said Bill’s mate, slipping his arm through mine. I can still feel the soft twill of his well pressed jacket warming my bare flesh. “It’s a serious affair,” Bill did likewise … Continue reading →

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Crisis Management…

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* Responsible reporting… Responsible advice… Continue reading at France & Vincent

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Found Mounds…

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* ‘…We didn’t go to High Bradfield to look for a mound we went to High Bradfield for the church there but we found a mound anyway. It was hidden behind the church and was purporting to be a disused … Continue reading →

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Songs of the Stone: The Two Bulls…

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …One day Sweet-Mouthed-Maeve went to the well of Uran Garad for water. She was carrying a small bronze cup in her hand which she dipped into the well. The maggot, Gobble, swam into Maeve’s cup, and every colour there … Continue reading →

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Songs of the Stone: Edge and Point…

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* Now every fifth year in the land of Erinn games, between the provinces of Meath and Connacht, were held. One year, a contestant known as Mac Duff brought with him to those games, his two fine sons. Both mighty … Continue reading →

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Sea Mist…

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …Even allowing for the earliness of the hour, there were far fewer students than he expected. By long habit his steps found a familiar corridor and the worn stone rang underfoot. It would not harm to hazard it. How … Continue reading →

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