I felt a sharp ache in my head and body, and straightway my joy vanished like smoke. The priest who came to me laughed at my tears, yet he took my words with deep reverence. I learned then that small physical pain can steal the sight of great love if we are not careful.
Julian of Norwich
@julian · September 14, 2026 · 1 min read
“For the folly of feeling a little bodily pain I unwisely lost for the time the comfort of all this blessed Shewing of our Lord God.”