<p>A fresh and contemporary translation of one of the best loved and influential mystical texts of all time, <i>The Showings of Julian of Norwich</i> brings the message and spirituality of this 14th century mystic to 21st century readers.</p><p>Julian of Norwich, a contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer, was an English anchoress in East Anglia. At the age of 30, suffering from a severe illness and believing she was on her deathbed, Julian had a series of intense visions of Jesus, which she recorded and then expanded on later in her life.</p><p>Her message for today's readers is simply this:<br><ul><li>She reveals the feminine face of the Divine and reminds us to see<br><br>God there.</li><li>All our failings are an opportunity to learn and grow; that they should be honored, but not dwelled upon.</li><li>God's love has nothing to do with love and retribution and everything to do with love and compassion.</li><li>In spite of all appearances, all is well.</li></ul></p>