103 Quotes by Julian of Norwich

It is easier for us to get to know God than to know our own soul... God is nearer to us than our soul, for He is the ground in which it stands... so if we want to know our own soul, and enjoy its fellowship, it is necessary to seek it in our Lord God.

God is our clothing, that wraps, clasps and encloses us so as to never leave us.

God is all that is good, as to my sight, and the goodness that each thing hath, it is He.

Our Lord is the ground from whom our prayer grows and in his love and grace he himself gives us our prayers.

The ground of mercy is love, and the working of mercy is our keeping in love. And this was shewed in such manner that I could not have perceived of the part of mercy but as it were alone in love; that is to say, as to my sight.

All shall be well.

Any time we look at our Maker with love, our importance in our own eyes diminishes, and we are filled with awe and humility and love for others.

Also in this He shewed me a little thing, the quantity of an hazel-nut, in the palm of my hand; and it was as round as a ball. I looked thereupon with eye of my understanding, and thought: What may this be?

The Enemy is overcome by the blessed Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ.