Peter Calvay – Hermit
Episode 1: From Glasgow to Barra
In the first episode, the hermit, Peter Calvay, introduces himself and describes his spiritual journey which led to him living the eremitical life on a remote island off the Scottish Outer Hebrides. James Robertson, the academic who visits Barra with the intention of seeking spiritual help from Peter, takes up the story. He describes how he came to know of Peter and how he persuaded him to see him over a period of a week. He describes his journey on the island plane landing on the famous cockleshell beach. He arrives filled with expectation of how Peter, the Hermit will change his life over the forthcoming week.
First broadcast on Radio Maria England
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Thank you for sharing this – regarding the content of this discussion – – – and as an example/reminder to me, that vocal narrative is an option. And that’s another topic. 🙂
I hope you’ll try it someday Brian. It would add another dimension to your already excellent and readable blogs
Dear David, Thank you so much. I greatly enjoyed the first instalment. I bought the book years ago, but love your reading of it, I am in a tumultuous state of change right now having sold my house north of Inverness and heading south to Edinburgh. I had no idea until now how far too emotionally attached I am to my home. My husband Lawrie died during the building of it in 2007 and my dear mother, who died at 95, gave us the land. I think Im grieving all over again- floods of salty tears. Currently Ive no where to stay, as have yet to find a new home, andI leave on the 9th of February- I will rent meantime which I have yet to arrange- far too much stalling- but not anymore! All your wonderful books demonstrate such hope in God and for a terrified, comfort loving, lazy wimp like me that means everything; especially now when leaving a place I feel so secure in and embarking upon a new and unknown journey at 67. With much appreciation and best wishes, If you remember please say a prayer for me, as I will for you. Christ Is Risen! Mairi
Mairi, bless you for your comment. You are going through a very hard time and to lose your husband when building your home in 2007 is very hard. I will be praying for you and wishing you consolation and peace in the time ahead.