The miracle God gave Julian

      Wow a lot of people jumped on this website after class! Before I get started I have decided to change my font, I really like Verdana font (just a little side note). Also I do know everything I just wrote in this mini paragraph probably does not count in my word count.

      I do have to say, I did not really enjoy reading about Julian of Norwich. Don't get me wrong, it was a miracle she lived through her illness and I would like to read more about those seven days talked about on page 1. But the fact that she spent her life writing a book just seems boring to me (4). The fact that she became an Anchoress (4) instead of traveling to spread the word about God made me wonder why God picked her. I know that sounds bad to say, but I believe people that receive visions from God should share them and help bring the community back to God. He could have picked anyone, but he picked Julian and she barely publicized her talent or God's words. 

       At the same time, it must take a strong person to live as a Solitary. It must take someone stronger to write a book about visions the person was receiving from God. On that note, I will give Julian a little credit. In that time period, Julian was rare; she was a strong woman that devoted her life as a Solitary. 

http://thenoontimes.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/icon-of-julian-of-norwich-juliet-venter1.jpg

         While looking up Julian of Norwich, I found this picture. I have to say this is by far the best picture I have found of Julian. Also out of all three women we have discussed, this is the best picture I have posted on this blog. I am a little curious as to why there is a cat in this picture. I would like to note in class, Dr. MB said no one really knows what Julian wore; if know one knew what Julian wore, why is she wearing a nuns outfit in this picture? Seems the person that created this picture agreed with the author of our reading because on page 4, the author mentions that Julian "probably dressed in the black of a Benedictine nun (4)".

http://www.virginiawieringa.com/galleries/plog-content/images/icons/personal-work-inspired-by-icons/lady-julian-of-norwich.jpg


        Even in this picture, Julian is touching a cat. I would like to know what she is holding between her thumb and index finger; and in this picture, is Julian an 
Anchoress yet? To conclude this blog, there is not enough information about Julian for me to understand her. I have a lot of unanswered questions about her and her visions.

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