JULIAN OF NORWICH
Julian experienced visions from God 650 years ago in Norwich and, by writing them down, became the first woman writer in the English language.
God, of Your goodness, give me Yourself, for You are enough for me, and anything less that I could ask for would not do You full honour. And if I ask anything that is less, I shall always lack something, but in You alone I have everything.
Chapter 5
“He did not say, ‘You shall not be perturbed, your shall not be troubled, you shall not be distressed’, but He said, ‘You shall not be overcome.'”
Chapter 68
Reflections
Short New Local Video Introducing Julian
William Thornhill writes, "Why I’m doing the channel: Recently retired from journalism, and having gone on an inspiring course, I’m having fun making short videos. I’m still a novice, having only made a half dozen short films but, since October, the process has...
Father Bruce-Julian Batstone CJN to take up post as Pilgrim Chaplain at the Julian Shrine
Fr Bruce-Julian Batstone, who has served for fourteen years as Rector of Hornsey in the Diocese of London, is to be a new Pilgrim Chaplain from September. His last Sunday in Hornsey will be Sunday 14 September, Holy Cross Day, and his Induction in Lakenham will take...
A new book by Keren Dibbens-Wyatt | Meditations from a person housebound by chronic illness
A moving, lyrical, and thought-provoking book on Julian, centering on Julian's vision of the 'little thing the size of a hazelnut' in chapter 5 of the Long Text is being published by Keren Dibbens-Wyatt. All That Is Made: The Comfort of Contemplative...
The Julian Shrine Artist in Residence Launch | 2pm 5 July St Julian’s Church, Norwich
Josiah English, Hospitality Manager at the All Hallows Guesthouse writes: "Join us at 2pm on 5 July at St Julian’s church in Norwich as we mark the beginning of our collaboration with artist Debra Shipley who will be joining us as artist in residence for the next two...
New Book, The Ram In The Thicket, imagines Julian’s life in 1413
Late that autumn of 1413, looking back on her conversation with Caister the eve of Palm Sunday, Julian of Norwich would wonder how God hadn’t seen fit to bring Margery Kempe to her earlier. Sooner or later, a woman who’s seen Christ Jesus bleed before her eyes is...
Thank you to Shirley & Felicity at the Julian Festival
Pictured L to R in St Julian's: Andrea (trustee), Shirley, Lesley (acting-chair), Felicity, Sally-Anne (trustee) and Howard (secretary) Warm wishes and much appreciation to Shirley Buxton and Felicity Maton. Shirley and Felicity have been involved with the Friends for...