Reader’s Guide to The Sky-Veil
Welcome to The Sky-Veil, where myth, mysticism, and meaning converge in the shadow of Joan of Arc.
Welcome to the Sky-Veil!
Note to the treasured Reader:
Beginning June 28, 2025, The Sky-Veil converted to a Paid Subscriber model. Key posts and pages familiarizing the reader with the Veil remain free. See the Index for a listing of these necessary writings. Selected series are free through the first three chapters and Paid Subscriber afterward. All other posts are archived to Paid Subscriber after two weeks. Upgrade to Paid Subscriber so you do not miss any mythopoetic chapters, poems, songs, or reflections!
What is The Sky-Veil?
The Sky-Veil is a mythopoetic landscape embedded in the long shadow of the heart of St. Joan of Arc—a spiritual threshold between the mundane, everydayness of our world and the enchantment of the saints. It is a liminal meadow where divine beauty, holy courage, and royal majesty are unveiled through symbolic figures and sacred memory. It is not fantasy. It is not theology. It is a poetic vision pointing to what is most near to our hearts, yet often forgotten. In the Sky-Veil, attention to the sacred is effortless and knowing is intuitive and alethic.
It is also a true story—my story. I’m sharing the Sky-Veil because contemplating it might rock your world. I went from near death to abundant life through the Sky-Veil of Joan’s sanctified heart.
In Joan’s shadow, where we journey, shine three heralds of Being:
Aphrodite – the Rose-Bearer, harbinger of divine beauty and love.
Athena – the Aegis-Bearer, harbinger of sacred wisdom and courage.
Hera – the Crown-Bearer, harbinger of majesty and royal calling.
To understand the distinction between the goddesses and saints in the Sky-Veil, read this post.
Through them, we cross the Sky-Veil—a shimmering landscape between worlds, between forgetting in everydayness and remembering in holy wonder, between our sense of exile and the home we know but have never seen.
Whom Will You Meet?
In the saints you will meet:
St. Joan of Arc, our glorious patron. St. Mary Magdalene, our model of inceptual thinking. St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the poet of alethic emergence.
In the mythopoesis you will meet:
The Nameless Man, a pilgrim of remembrance.
Caelia, the transfigured warrior-heroine.
Mirelda, the bearer of the Chalice from the Far Shore.
Where to Begin?
Here’s how to enter the story:
Walter Emerson Adams - My story. (Free)
About Page - More about my journey with an important overview of the Sky-Veil. (Free)
Magdalene - Chalice of the Far Shore of the Sky-Veil - A reflection on transformation in Christ through the Sky-Veil with Mary Magdalene. (Free)
Aphrodite as the Keystone of the Sky-Veil -"In everything which gives us the pure authentic feeling of beauty there really is the presence of God." ~ Simone Weil (Free)
Pilgrimage through the Veil with Joan of Arc - a profoundly contemplative and enchanting mythopoetic journey with St. Joan of Arc. Includes musical “rest stops” developed from my original poetry. (Free)
Liminal Grace: A Catechesis of the Sky-Veil - A contemplative guide through the sacred threshold of the Sky-Veil where creation is sanctified and revealed in divine light. (Free)
Aphrodite’s Dance - a tetralogy bearing the entire story of the Sky-Veil through a mystical journey with the heralds of Being-ness—Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera—across the liminal fields and meadows to the Highlands of Majesty. (Free)
Journey Across the Sky-Veil - a mythopoetic journey through a forgotten realm where the divine brushes the mortal. (Paid - first three chapters are free.)
The Chronicles of the Sky-Veil - where the Veil parts and the shimmering nearness of the holy journey to the saints on the far side envelops the reader. (Paid - first three chapters are free.)
Caelia and Mirelda - a contemplative companion to The Sky-Veil—a series of symbolic veils rather than chapters, where Caelia bears the silent banner and Mirelda holds the glowing chalice. (Paid - first three Veils are free.)
Hymns to the Heralds - poems and songs honoring the heralds of the Sky-Veil: Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera. (Paywalled after two weeks.)
Archives - Over 300 archived posts discussing St. Joan, St. Thérèse, and the philosophy of my experience with these saints. (Paywalled after two weeks)
Index Page - Keep track of all the categories and series.
Mythopoetic poetry and music
The Sky-Veil Band - enjoy the fictional antics and mythopoetic rock of the Sky-Veil’s very own band!
My Poetry-in-Music site - relax and enjoy our mythopoetic music. You will find a variety of genres including Folk, Pop, Canticle, Rock, and Heavy Metal.
Podcasts
The Sky-Veil podcast - where I discuss the keys to crossing the Veil. (Free)
Heroic Hearts - a podcast discussing the lives and inspiration of St. Joan of Arc and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. (Free)
Breaking News from the Sky-Veil
Sky-Veil News - keep up with the “whispers” and latest happenings in the Sky-Veil.
My Books
My Books page - guides you through the key publications on my conversion to the Catholic Church decades ago and my devotion to St. Joan of Arc, St. Thérèse, and St. Mary Magdalene.
How to Travel the Veil
Read slowly. This is not content. It is contemplation. Even the “fun” categories such as The Sky-Veil Band and the Sky-Veil News are sources of deep thought.
Use the Glossary. Terms like “Rose-Bearer,” “Aegis-Bearer,” and “Sky-Veil” have layered meanings.
Engage. Share thoughts. Ask questions. Comment or write back. You’re not just reading—you’re journeying.
Is This for You?
If you’re weary of noise, numb to spectacle, and yearning for something deeper—this might be your landscape.
If St. Joan of Arc means more to you than history or a devotion on a prayer card, and if truth, beauty, and goodness feel like a summons—welcome.
The Sky-Veil isn’t for everyone. But for the few who long for mythic meaning in a disenchanted world, it might be the voice you didn’t know you were waiting to hear.
Begin the Journey.
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