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She Changeth Her Working, But Not Her Love: Healing in the Broken and Ordinary (Lectio Divina)
A Lectio Divina reflection on healing through brokenness — drawn from a burnt sandwich and a crumbled piece of carrot cake on a daughter’s birthday. Anchored in Julian of Norwich’s vision of a love that changes its working but never its love, this post traces the unexpected grace that arrives in our most ordinary…
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In God And God In Us: Reflecting On Divine Union And The Brokenness Of Our Hardened Hearts (Lectio Divina)
A reflective exploration of Julian of Norwich’s insight into faith as union with God, considering brokenness and the softening of heart as pathways to recognizing God’s presence within us and through us.
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Choosing Kindness Through Suffering: Allowing Life’s Challenges To Soften Our Hearts
A reflective Christian mystical exploration on Pema Chödrön’s statement that suffering can either harden or soften the heart, drawing on saints, Scripture, and contemplative wisdom to show how God transforms trials into deeper compassion. Includes a meditation question, related Scripture, and a linked blog post from Grappling With Divinity for further reading.
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Do Not Be Overcome: God Promises Victory Over Death, Not An Easy Life (Lectio Divina)
Explore the profound wisdom of medieval mystic Julian of Norwich, who reframes the Christian journey not as avoidance of trial but as assurance of divine victory: “Thou shalt not be overcome.” This post connects her insight with Scripture and contemporary reflection on God’s sustaining love, offering encouragement for believers facing spiritual struggle and seeking…
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Lectio Divina: Now And Without End
Julian of Norwich reminds us that God lifts us into abundant joy through mercy and grace. This Lectio Divina reflection centers on God’s desire for us to know and love Him endlessly—a relationship rooted not only in divine righteousness but also in deep compassion. It invites readers to rest in the truth that God’s…
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Lectio: We Are Kept
In this comforting Lectio Divina, Julian of Norwich reflects on the notion that God allows us to fall, yet in His infinite love, might, and wisdom, He sustains us. This reflection sheds light on the divine purpose behind our struggles, assuring us that even in our failures, we remain held by God’s grace. It…
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Lectio: The Ground Of Our Beseeching
Julian of Norwich tells us that God Himself is the foundation of prayer and trust. In Him, authentic prayer and unwavering faith are united, teaching us to approach Him generously with both devotion and confidence.