Cuthbert, the Eagle and the Fish
St Cuthbert reminds a young monk that the labourer is worthy of her hire.
664
Anglo-Saxon Britain 410-1066
St Cuthbert reminds a young monk that the labourer is worthy of her hire.
664
Anglo-Saxon Britain 410-1066
This post is number 11 in the series Miracles of St Cuthbert
Cuthbert made a habit of walking to outlying villages to preach the Good News. These trips took him away from his monastery in Ripon to some lonely spots over many days, and his trainee companions often found them hard going.
ON the way home after one especially arduous preaching tour on foot, Cuthbert’s young companion was relieved to hear him raise the subject of food. “I have been thinking about that” said the lad anxiously. “It’s a long way back. We brought nothing to eat, and made no inquiries about inns.”
Cuthbert glanced at him. “You must learn to have faith, my boy. Look there,” he added, pointing to an eagle flying above the river. “Even she might feed us, if God wished it.” Presently, they saw the eagle standing on the bank with something at her feet. “Run and see what she has for us” said Cuthbert.
The lad soon came back with a handsome fish. “What!” cried Cuthbert. “Have you not left half for our maidservant?” When this was mended, they continued their journey. Almost at once, they came to a village, where Cuthbert had the fish broiled, and shared it with everyone.
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Suggest answers to this question. See if you can limit one answer to exactly seven words.
Why was Cuthbert’s companion anxious?
He faced a long journey without food.
Express the ideas below in a single sentence, using different words as much as possible. Do not be satisfied with the first answer you think of; think of several, and choose the best.
Cuthbert toured remote villages. He took one companion with him. He worried about food.