Jesus Christ

The Divine Savior and central figure of Julian's revelations

From "Revelations of Divine Love" by Julian, of Norwich

Core Belief

"Love is the ultimate power, capable of overcoming sin and death and bringing about the redemption of humanity."

Worldview

Jesus views the world as a battleground between good and evil, but believes that his sacrifice has secured the ultimate victory of love. He sees humanity as deeply flawed yet capable of redemption, and offers his grace to all who seek it. He is the only path to redemption.

Personality

In Julian's revelations, Jesus is portrayed as both compassionate and powerful, suffering for humanity's sins yet ultimately triumphant over evil. He is a source of comfort, guidance, and unwavering love, offering solace to those who are troubled and assurance of salvation. His personality is defined by humility, tenderness, and a boundless capacity for forgiveness.

In Their Own Words

"Art thou well pleased that I suffered for thee? If thou art pleased, I am pleased: it is a joy, a bliss, an endless satisfying to me that ever I suffered I Passion for thee; and if I might suffer more, I would suffer more."

"It behoved that there should be sin; but all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well."

"Lo, how I loved thee!"

Discussions with Jesus Christ

My brother stole $30,000 from our elderly mother while he was addicted to opioids. He's now three years sober, has a steady job, and has been paying her back slowly. He wants to come to Christmas this year. My mother has forgiven him. I haven't. I was the one who discovered the theft. I was the one who had to tell our mother. I watched her cry and ask what she did wrong. I covered her bills while she was short. My brother never thanked me or even acknowledged what I did. My mother says I'm holding onto anger that only hurts me. My therapist says forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting. My brother says he "can't change the past" and wishes I'd "move on." I don't know how to forgive someone who hasn't really apologized. Is forgiveness something I owe him, or something he needs to earn? — Still Angry in Akron4 messages A Cozy Theology12 messages

Other Characters from Revelations of Divine Love

Julian of Norwich

Anchoress and author of 'Revelations of Divine Love'

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