The Heart of The Sacred and Strange
This blog grew out of my attempts to understand why ancient faith traditions were so out of sync with the simple, seemingly sincere Midwestern Christianity of my youth. I always sensed there was a much deeper story, a more ancient truth, and a quieter way of belonging to God or the Creator. Finally, I began to walk that path.
What you’ll find here are the forgotten corners of faith - early Christianity, ponderings about the formation of the soul, ancient traditions on true marriage and Divine pairing, and a world of strange but true people, places, and things.
I’m Maria, a writer, a researcher, a traveler, and a quiet seeker. I work in the world of science and reason by day but spend the rest of my time wandering the woods, reading ancient texts, and following all the strange and beautiful paths the Creator has prepared for me. I’m not a teacher, guru, or guide, just a woman on a spiritual journey. If something here stirs your soul, I invite you to walk with me on this path that is both sacred and strange.
About Maria
Maria Fisher Shaub is a Midwestern woman with a practical life and a persistent pull toward the mystery of all life. Rooted in ancient Christianity, sacred symbolism, and the quieter wisdom woven through history, she writes The Sacred and Strange as a place to explore what faith once knew and what modern life has forgotten. Her work blends lived experience, spiritual curiosity, and a reverence for the unseen, offering readers permission to ask deeper questions and trust their own sacred knowing.
Just a soul walking the narrow path between the material and the mystical