julian of norwich revelations of divine love pdf

God, however, even in periods of tribulation, does not cease to inspire figures such as Julian of Norwich, to recall people to peace, love and joy.Īs Julian herself recounts, in May 1373, most likely on the 13th of that month, she was suddenly stricken with a very serious illness that in three days seemed to be carrying her to the grave. It is known that she lived from 1342 until about 1430, turbulent years both for the Church, torn by the schism that followed the Pope's return to Rome from Avignon, and for the life of the people who were suffering the consequences of a long drawn-out war between the Kingdoms of England and of France. The - very scant - information on her life in our possession comes mainly from her Revelations of Divine Love in Sixteen Showings, the book in which this kindly and devout woman set down the content of her visions. One of them, venerated both in the Catholic Church and in the Anglican Communion, is the mystic Julian of Norwich, of whom I wish to speak this morning.

England is a land that has given birth to a great many distinguished figures who enhanced Church history with their testimony and their teaching. I still remember with great joy the Apostolic Journey I made in the United Kingdom last September.

The following is a translation of the Pope's Catechesis, given in Italian. This English anchoress who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries is best known for her book 'Revelations of Divine Love in Sixteen Showings'. At the General Audience on Wednesday, 1 December, held in the Paul IV Audience Hall, the Holy Father talked about Dame Julian of Norwich.

Julian of norwich revelations of divine love pdf