Contemplative book study: Revelations of Divine Love
Discover the profound wisdom of Julian of Norwich's "Revelations of Divine Love" in our intimate biweekly study group, fall 2024. Join us as we explore this groundbreaking work—the first known book in English written by a woman—and delve into its surprising and radically optimistic vision of sin, suffering, salvation and, most of all, God’s love. We'll read, discuss, and meditate on Julian's insights, allowing her 14th-century mystical experiences to illuminate our modern spiritual journeys. [This group is done meeting, but you can still participate after a fashion--read the sections specified and discuss with Journee, an AI-powered discussion partner. (Just try it! Maybe it will be useful.)]
Schedule
| Date | Reading | Topic | Journee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 22 | Introduction | 5. The hazelnut | Discuss |
| Oct. 6 | Chs. 1-14 | 11. God does all that is done | Discuss |
| Oct. 20 | Chs. 15-28 | 24. See how I loved you | Discuss |
| Nov. 3 | Chs. 29-42 | 27. All shall be well | Discuss |
| Nov. 17 | Chs. 43-56 | 41. God is the ground of our prayer | Discuss |
| Dec. 1 | Chs. 56-70 | 51. The lord and the servant | Discuss |
| Dec. 15 | Chs. 71-86 | 53. The Godly will | Discuss |
Resources
- Page numbers refer to the Barry Windeatt edition
- A lightly modernized Middle English version of Revelations of Divine Love is available online
- Introduction to this study
- The Paulist Press edition of this book has bigger print and is therefore easier on some eyes
