[Some spoilers included.]
"The Priest's Supper" is a short story written by T. Crofton Croker. It was published in 1825. It is an Irish fairy tale about how some fairies are simply sinful angels who walk among us.
And the latter point was probably the hook that got me reading this one. The Bible warns us about who and what we entertain in this world. Some of these fairy tales are based on real supernatural entities. But I digress.
The story of "The Priest's Supper" is all about a group of fairies who were wondering if they would ever end up in Heaven on the Final Day. They try to convince a poor man to ask a priest about this, apparently too nervous to ask the man themselves.
The thing I like about this is that there was a similar incident within the book of "Enoch." Fairies are actually surprised that when they turn from God that they actually end up damned. Although this story is fictional, it's not really that far away from the truth. I have no idea if the author knew anything about "Enoch," but even if he didn't, the two stories line up pretty solidly.
I totally recommend "The Priest's Supper." It is very short and a super easy read. A very entertaining story about fairies with a realistic bent to it. Great job.
This blog was written on January 28, 2023.
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Though fairies are whimsical, thus live in the now, they are too smart to ignore the grand scheme of things. They are surprised that their pleasures of the moment may ensure their everlasting torment.
ReplyDeleteProbably because they were convinced that they did nothing wrong in the first place.
DeleteLike those who follow these entities they are surprised when judgement comes. The parallel between the story and Enoch may have been intuition from the author. The entities are what they are, it's our choice whether we follow them or The Way.
ReplyDeleteIf you get wrapped up in the ways of fairies, you are getting entangled in their own selfish madness. Bad idea.
DeleteSpiritual beings do not have the luxury of ignorance. They know their Maker and are aware of the consequences of turning against Him. Damnation is a real outcome, and one they desperately wish to escape.
ReplyDeleteWell they shouldn't have done the stupid.
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