Julian of Norwich

Occupation

• Julian (also known as Juliana) was born in Norwich, England 1342.
• Julian was mystic (someone that wants to get closer to God through through thoughts and self ideals)
• Julian was a Benedictine nun and a recluse (someone who lives in solitary).

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• Died in 1423 from natural causes.
• Said to have lived outside St. Julian Church in Norwich.

Hagiography


It is said that she saw sixteen visions of Christs' suffering along with visions of the Virgin Mary.

Great Writings

• Author of "Revelation of Divine Love"
• The book contains detailed descriptions of the visions and some of her meditations.

Julian's Cat

Saint Julian had a cat in her home. She was allowed to keep it despite her status as a recluse

“God loved us before he made us; and his love has never diminished and never shall.”

“Truth sees God, and wisdom contemplates God, and from these two comes a third, a holy and wonderful delight in God, who is love.”

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In you, Father all-mighty, we have our preservation and our bliss.

In you, Christ, we have our restoring and our saving.

You are our mother, brother, and Saviour. In you, our Lord the Holy Spirit, is marvelous and plenteous grace.

You are our clothing; for love you wrap us and embrace us.

You are our maker, our lover, our keeper.

Teach us to believe that by your grace all shall be well, and all shall be well,

and all manner of things shall be well. Amen

St. Justin Martyr compared to St. Julain

Differences

• Justin Martyr had a more social life.
• Julian was a recluse.
• Justin died as a martyr.

Similarities

• They both created pieces of literature for their faith.
• They made big contribtions to the faith.

Questions

• True or False. Julian was a desert father.
• True or False. Julian had a cat.
• What did Julian see in her visions?
• What kind of a nun was Julian?
• Where is Julian from?