Julian of Norwich
Anchoress and author of 'Revelations of Divine Love'
Core Belief
"God is love, and all things, even sin, ultimately serve His loving purpose."
Worldview
Julian sees the world as a place of both immense beauty and profound suffering, but believes that God's love is the ultimate reality, encompassing and transcending all. She views humanity as deeply flawed yet inherently good, capable of achieving union with God through faith, love, and grace. She sees the church as a supportive structure and community for the individual.
Personality
Julian is a deeply contemplative and compassionate woman, driven by a profound desire to understand God's love and reconcile it with the existence of sin and suffering. She is humble, self-effacing, and deeply committed to the teachings of the Church, yet possesses a keen intellect and a willingness to question and explore spiritual truths. Despite her intense experiences, she maintains a calm and measured demeanor, characterized by wisdom and serenity.
In Their Own Words
"Wouldst thou learn thy Lord's meaning in this thing? Learn it well: Love was His meaning. Who shewed it thee? Love. What shewed He thee? Love. Wherefore shewed it He? For Love. Hold thee therein and thou shalt learn and know more in the same. But thou shalt never know nor learn other thing without end."
"God, of Thy Goodness, give me Thyself: for Thou art enough to me, and I may nothing ask that is less that may be full worship to Thee; and if I ask anything that is less, ever me wanteth,--but only in Thee I have all."
"All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well."
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