"And it seems to me that this pain is something for a time, for it purges and makes us know ourselves and ask for mercy; for the Passion of our Lord is comfort to us against all this, and that is his blessed will. And because of the tender love which our good Lord has for all who will be saved, he comforts readily and sweetly, meaning this: It is true that sin is the cause of all this pain, but all will be well, and every kind of thing will be well."
Julian of Norwich, Book of Showings, 1400 A.D.
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So glad I came to your blog tonight...the quote is just what I needed to be reminded of. And I love the photo...love to both of you - Amy
Quick now, here, now, always—
A condition of complete simplicity
(Costing not less than everything)
And all shall be well and
All manner of thing shall be well
When the tongues of flame are in-folded
Into the crowned knot of fire
And the fire and the rose are one.
I love what Eliot does in the Four Quartets. Is that how you came across the St. Julian passage?
Much love to you both on this Thanksgiving!
celebrating with you both in time and space.
we love you both
D&J
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