The Season of Lent:
God is Still with Us
Julian of Norwich, a great mystic and teacher of the faith, lived in a terrible time. It was the late 1300’s and early 1400’s in England, a time of plague and great social and economic unrest. She nearly died from illness herself. While on what she thought was her deathbed, she received assurance of God’s love in a series of visions. When she recovered, she wrote a brief summary of her vision, and then wrote a longer version. Her writings are considered the oldest book in English written by a woman.
In the longer form of one of her visions, she shared this wisdom:
We are in God. And God, whom we do not see, is in us. (Revelations of Divine Love, chapter 54).
Julian’s vision offers a helpful reminder for our time as well. Our theme for this Lent is God is STILL with us. Through sermons, worship, and devotions, we will remember this good news. Read ahead for many opportunities to remember that you are not alone. God is with us, and we are in God, together.
We are in God. And God, whom we do not see, is in us. God is STILL with us!
Blessings,
Rev. Grace
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