Archive - Oaken Roots Hermitage

October 2024

The Illuminating Spark: Samhain/Samhuinn Season Thoughts

Thoughts and plans for the upcoming festival.

Oct 30, 2024 •

The Illuminating Spark: A Return to Darkness

A seasonal poem related to the approach of Samhain.

Oct 23, 2024 •

The Illuminating Spark: Thoughts on Monastic Vows

Personal commentary on my oath to Brighid and related ideas.

Oct 16, 2024 •

The Illuminating Spark: More Musings on Ogam

Further contemplation from the last ogam reading.

Oct 9, 2024 •

The Illuminating Spark: Prayers for the Many

Prayers for those affected by recent events.

Oct 2, 2024 •

September 2024

The Illuminating Spark: Autumn Musings

Thoughts surrounding the beginning of the season.

Sep 25, 2024 •

The Illuminating Spark: Thriceborn One of Lightning

A contemplative look into Brigantia’s birth.

Sep 18, 2024 •

The Illuminating Spark: Prayer for an Abundant Heart

A prayer to kindle the things that give us hope.

Sep 11, 2024 •

The Illuminating Spark: Time with Nodens

Reflections on Nodens during the new moon.

Sep 4, 2024 •

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