RSS Amplifier

Podcast

The Book of Deer

Art, 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!

bookofdeer.substack.comSource feed ↗21 episodes

Live Last read · last published · next check

Written by

Latest episodes

Saves to your Listen queue, to pick up on another day or another device.

First Harvest and Quiet Wakefulness

Einkorn grain, herbs, and wee hours prayer practice

Up With a Shout

Celebrating the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ

Melodies for the Myrrh-Bearing Women

What happened when I chose to bring my harp

Play

Joy Comes in the Morning

... with snow! Enjoy a winter tale and harp and song too.

Believing Prayer

With which all things are possible

Blessing of The Waters

Theophany and on the Beach With Children

Día de Muertos

Postcards from Mexico

Last Days of Summer

and the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord

Habemus Papam!

Chant, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and a poem to a future generation

Meeting the Tree

Verses from the Gospel of Mark juxtapose with a nature game

All the Birds

Season of Lent, St. Hildegard on birds and the soul, and the way of Peace

Forest of My Heart

Yes, there be dragons

King Tide

The Solemnity of Christ the King, the Feast of St. Andrew, and the accord of nature

Sun That Warms Me

God gave us the gifts of the herbs

Old Michaelmas and Blackberry Bramble

Liturgical lore, a caution, and a tune

Woodland Chapel

and a ferry poem

Solid Rock Amidst Sinking Sand

Following Christ, a step at a time

A Petal In the Water

Even the most insignificant effort matters when done in love

St. Hildegard’s Viriditas

The green and glorious healing force of life

Eastertide - Let All Creatures Praise the Lord

Antiphonal Morning Prayer with Nature, plus a brief chant tutorial

St. Hildegard of Bingen’s Nettle

Welcome to Liturgical Herbs!