This is wonderful. I like the little details from fairy lore, and the CSL touches that you sprinkle in your stories. There are many legends of fairies appealing for absolution, or attempting to enter churches. In the stories, they never succeed. Glad this one did.
I like a little hope in my fiction.
I can't resist writing hopeful stories, and I rarely kill characters (although some of mine may wish I did). I'm told it's a weakness. I don't really care. Art should transcend life.