![]() ![]() Mary and her lengthy reflections on the motherhood of Jesus. ![]() These visions focus on the pain Jesus was willing to bear for us, the depth of Jesus' love for us, and the incomprehensible role of evil in God's good creation.Along the way (writing as a fourteenth century Anchorite) she shares some things that will make modern day Western-style evangelicals squirm. ![]() In 86 short chapters, Julian recounts and interprets 16 separate visions she received while praying. On the other hand, I dare any believer to pray, open the book, and not be changed.The form of The Revelation is simple. If you try to skim it quickly-as if it were some modern day best-seller-it feels shallow and repetitive. ![]() Like my experience with The Imitation, this is the sort of writing that you have to deeply commit to before you benefit from it. For this revelation contains deep theology and great wisdom, and is not meant for those who are enslaved by sin and the Devil" (213).His warning is apt. The scribe who put the words of Mother Julian to paper offered a warning:"I pray God almighty that this book shall fall only into the hands of those who intend to be his lovers, and who are willing to submit to the Faith of the Holy Church, and to obey such sound and instructive teaching as is given by men of virtue, maturity, and profound learning. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |