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Lives of the Saints
Cuthbert’s Box
Shortly before Easter, an ivory box went missing from the gifts presented at the shrine of St Cuthbert.
by Clay Lane paraphrased from an account by Reginald of Durham ?-?1190
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Cuthbert and Sheriff John
The Sheriff of Northumberland allows wealth and power to go to his head — and his digestion.
by Reginald of Durham ?-?1190
St Mary of Egypt
Back in the 6th century, Mary was consumed by an addiction so compulsive that she would use and discard anyone to satisfy it.
from The Syon Abbey Martyrology 1526
St John Damascene
John’s enduring influence is evident today in the rich sights and sounds of Christian liturgy.
by Clay Lane
Bible and Saints
Song of Angels, Joy of the Blest
Cynewulf encourages his listeners to remain committed to the Christian life, by reminding them of the reward that awaits them.
by Cynewulf fl. ?800
Heaven’s Harbour
The lives of men are like voyages across stormy seas, but we no longer have to sail them as if they were uncharted waters.