Elizabeth Taj-Radice

Mermaids and cold water

Two pieces of creative writing 

Streams in the desert volume 2 for 26th June

Reading of Bible Verses around the subject of fear in various forms….

Vulnerability Chapter 14

And just as I finished recording the rain just stopped ….
All hail the rain and hail stones!

Quotes from Julian of Norwich

“The story of Revelations of Divine Love centers on Julian of Norwich, a 14th-century English mystic. In May 1373, at age 30, she fell deathly ill. While on her deathbed, she received 16 mystical visions of Christ’s passion. These visions revealed God’s unconditional, motherly love and famously promised that "all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well." [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
 
The 1373 Illness and Visions
Facing a severe, life-threatening illness, Julian requested three gifts from God: a deeper understanding of Christ's passion, a near-death physical sickness, and three spiritual wounds. As her body became numb and she was brought a crucifix to look at, the room grew dark except for the cross. It was then that she began to experience the "showings": [1, 2, 3]
The Hazelnut Vision: In one of her most famous visions, God showed her a small thing the size of a hazelnut resting in the palm of her hand. She was told it represented "all that is made," and understood it lasts because God created it, loves it, and keeps it. [1]
Suffering as Love: Her visions intimately detailed Christ's physical suffering but shifted her understanding away from wrath. Instead, she was shown that God looks at struggling souls with pity and compassion rather than anger. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
 
Life as an Anchoress
Following her miraculous recovery, Julian chose to dedicate her life entirely to God. She became an anchoress, living a life of strict contemplation enclosed in a small room attached to St. Julian’s Church in Norwich. Despite being physically isolated from the world, she became widely sought after for her deep spiritual counsel and wisdom. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
 
The Manuscript
Julian spent decades meditating on her visions, eventually writing them down. Because it was extremely rare for women to write in 14th-century England, her work is recognized as the earliest surviving book written in the English language by a woman. Her original texts exist today in two primary forms: [1, 2, 3]
The Short Text: A shorter account detailing the visions themselves, believed to be written shortly after the 1373 events.
The Long Text: A much longer manuscript expanded over many years, offering deep theological contemplation on the meaning of divine love, the motherhood of God, and human salvation. [1, 2]
Her writings are widely read and studied today for their radical optimism and focus on divine mercy. You can explore the full history and interpretations of her book on Wikipedia or find modern translations through platforms like Penguin Books. [1, 2, 3, 4]” 

A guest room observed.

Live short recording from Bradford City Centre

A look at Patience

A Reflection on Romans 12v 1-8

Psalm 91 with a short reflection