David Holgate's statue of Julian (2014) Norwich Cathedral
Julian (Julianna) of Norwich (1342-1416) lived during times of tremendous danger and uncertainty. The plague swept through Norwich three times. Here is one of her prayers, beautifully sharing with us, centuries later, her fundamental beliefs about God and us. It is love that defines us, not sin.
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.
"The greatest honor we can give Almighty God is to live gladly because of the knowledge of His Love." Julianna of Norwich
