The Book of Deer
Jane ValenciaArt, poetry, music, and reflection and such inspired by illuminated medieval manuscripts, the Psalms, the wonder of Creation, herbal healing ways, folklore, a few saints, and my reawakened Christian faith. Welcome!
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Sinking!
Peregrinatio - One who leaves their homeland to wander for and in the love of God - Art by Jane Valencia
Today’s gospel reading (Old Calendar, Orthodox Christian) is Mark 6:30-45. Hadn’t I written a poem on some aspect of this reading? Qui...
First Harvest and Quiet Wakefulness
Mallow is a helpful herb during this time of wildfires, read about it in my article, “Fire Season - Plants to the Rescue!”
Midway between Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox, the cross-quarter signals both the descent of summer and the...
Up With a Shout
Note: This post was originally published on May 22, 2026, but I accidently deleted it. This is a repost. - Jane
Christ is Ascended!
For some of the faithful, this lesser known greeting replaces the Pascha greeting: “Christ is Risen!” and...
Up With a Shout!
Christ is Ascended!
For some of the faithful, this lesser known greeting replaces the Pascha greeting: “Christ is Risen!” and its response, “Truly He is Risen” or “Indeed He is Risen."
How does one respond to “Christ is Ascended!”?
I’ve...
Melodies for the Myrrh-Bearing Women
Their Story
In the Orthodox Christian liturgical year, the Third Sunday of Pascha (Easter) celebrates the Myrrh-bearing Women. Following the Old Calendar, this is what we celebrated yesterday.
The myrrh-bearing women are disciples of...
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