73

On Holy Ground

By Clay Lane

A traveller went into a Shropshire pub looking for information about a patch of grass with peculiar properties.

74

The Life-Giving Spring

Based on a Byzantine Tradition

An obscure officer in the Roman Army gains a dizzying promotion after performing a simple act of kindness.

75

The Consecration of Bishop Cuthbert

By St Bede of Jarrow

Cuthbert would not go to King Ecgfrith, so King Ecgfrith and his entire court had to go to Cuthbert.

76

Brightest Beacon

By Cynewulf

Christ’s cross promises to take away the fear of Judgment Day.

77

Water into Wine

By Elfric of Eynsham

Abbot Elfric explains the significance of Christ’s miracle at Cana.

78

Cuthbert’s Cordon

Based on the account by Reginald of Durham

A man steals a mother sparrow from her chick, but St Cuthbert isn’t going to let him get away with it.