Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich was a medieval English anchorite and mystic. She is known for Revelations of Divine Love, among the earliest surviving books in English written by a woman.
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All quotes by Julian of Norwich
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“God rejoiceth that He is our Mother, and God rejoiceth that He is our Very Spouse”
Meaning: Julian describes love in many forms, with motherly care as one of its most trusted images. -
“As verily as God is our Father, so verily God is our Mother”
Meaning: A mother's tender, steady care is described as a picture of the deepest love there is. -
“Our Substance is our Father, God Almighty, and our Substance is our Mother, God, All-wisdom”
Meaning: Julian saw the nurturing, wise side of love as a divine quality, much like a mother's care for her child.