Extra Reading Diary - Saints and Animals

For this reading diary, I am finishing the unit Saints and Animals.

The Fish Who Helped Saint Gudwall - I appreciated this story for all the imagery that was provided.  As a person who can somehow be cold in rather warm weather, aka 70 degrees, I was able to picture what the shore line is like the winter and how miserable it must have been.

The Welsh Coast (Wikimedia)

The Wolf-Mother of Saint Ailbe - I enjoyed this story because of the tale itself.  It reminded me slightly of the story-line in the movie The Jungle Book.  I felt bad for the wolf-mother and the wolf-brothers, because all they wanted to do was get Ailbe back and the Prince was just trying to help.

Saint Ailbe and the Wolf-Mother (Stanford)

The Wolf-Mother of Saint Ailbe (cont.) - I liked this story because it was a happy ending that the first half of the story was lacking.  While not much happened, it was still nice to have all of that come together and to not leave any pieces hanging.

The Ballad of Saint Athracta's Stags - This story had a nice, romantic feel, for the fact it was made as a poem and not as a story.  While there was a story overall, it was a nice change to have this one become a poem instead.

The Ballad of Saint Felix - I liked this story because it was in the format of a poem, just like the last one.  It is also allowed the good guys to be victorious while the bad guys were unable to do what they wanted.

Saint Felix (Wikimedia)

The Ballad of Saint Giles and the Deer - The picture painted at the beginning of the story is something I would very much like to experience.  It just seems so relaxing and calming and definitely something anyone would enjoy.

Saint Giles and the Deer (Wikimedia)

Saint Francis of Assisi - Saint Francis was a great inspiration to many people and it is great to read a story that goes more into detail about his life.

Saint Francis of Assisi (Wikimedia)

Saint Francis of Assisi (cont.) - This is another story showing why Saint Francis was such a great man and one who should both admired and used as an example for other men.

Saint Francis of Assisi (end) - Just like the others, this story is a great example of Saint Francis and the kind work he was able to do for others in the world.