12. With all my heart — Reinaldo
Tuesday 18 April, 1286 Carissima Maria Grazia, A son! I have a son, dear sister! His name is Teoboldo and he has... Read More
11. Though parted, you are always in my thoughts — Caterina
April, 1286 Cara Maria Grazia, I miss you, dear friend. You are always in my thoughts. Especially at first light when, although... Read More
10. Intermezzo I, Part III
The Friar was lost again. Lost in his own thoughts. Like the scattering of seeds across a field, some musings took root... Read More
8. Intermezzo I
I am holding the knife in my hand, watching its gilded blade play with the light. I do not remember picking it... Read More
6. Praying for your swift return to me — C
Feast of St. Januarius, 19 September 1285 Dearest MG, I have encouraged Suora A. to discretely pass this note on to... Read More
5. May God forgive my trespass — A
Dear C, I write you with a shaking hand and a beating heart for never have I participated in such an adventure,... Read More
4. With my eternal gratitude — C
19, September 1285 Dearest Most Devout Suora Aede, Please do not betray me! I know that you will immediately recognize my breviary,... Read More
3. Peace be with you, Figlia mia — Your loving Mama
Thursday, 3 January, 1285, Feast of St. Genevieve Donna Interminell, Villa Interminelli, Lucca Carissima Caterina, May the Lord’s grace shine upon you... Read More
2. Your most devoted friend — Maria Grazia
Friday, 6 December, 1284 Carissima Caterina, When you stretch to see the moon, dearest friend, do not forget the sun. Nothing can... Read More
1. Your truest friend in direst need — Caterina
Wednesday, 4 December, 1284 Cara Maria Grazia, I write you this account of my time within my prison cell, for a prison... Read More
