Blessing Stone by Barbara Wood

Author:Barbara Wood
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Historical, Azizex666, Fiction
ISBN: 9780312320249
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2003-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

As Cornelius arrived at his house on the Aventine Hill, he felt good about life. He had just won a court case and the crowd had cheered. His home was peaceful again and Amelia was behaving herself. Ever since witnessing the punishment of the Christians in the arena she had become quiet and docile once more. She had even stopped wearing that damned necklace for all to see.

As he entered the atrium he wondered where the slaves were. It was the majordomo’s habit to greet him, yet Philo was nowhere to be seen. He was about to call out when he heard voices chanting in unison. He drew nearer to the garden and heard the Latin words: “Father in heaven, blessed is your name. Your kingdom comes. We do your will on earth. We pray, give us daily bread, forgive our sins, and rescue us from evil.”

Cornelius stepped through the open doorway and peered into the garden. A group of people—mostly strangers, but his own slaves among them, Philo included—were standing with their arms held out, their heads back and eyes closed as they chanted. Then he saw Amelia, facing the group, leading them.

When they all crossed themselves and said “Amen,” Amelia opened her eyes and leveled a direct gaze at him.

Both knew they had reached a turning point.

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