Julian Of Norwich

Julian Of Norwich

Christian mystic and writer.

A 14th-century English mystic and theologian known for her series of spiritual visions, which she later recorded in a groundbreaking work. Her writings emphasize God’s infinite love, compassion, and the eventual reconciliation of all things. Her optimistic theology, centered on divine goodness and hope, has made her an enduring figure in Christian mysticism.

Julian Of Norwich Quotes about Joy

  • As we know, our own mother bore us only into pain and dying. But our true mother, Jesus, who is all love, bears us into joy and endless living. Blessed may he be.
  • The fullness of Joy is to behold God in everything.
  • ... our natural Will is to have God, and the Good Will of God is to have us; and we may never cease from willing nor from longing till we have Him in fullness of joy: and then may we no more desire.