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“And He that made man for love, by the same love He would restore man to the same bliss, and overpassing; and like as we were like-made to the Trinity in our first making, our Maker would that we should be like Jesus Christ, Our Saviour, in heaven without end, by the virtue of our again-making.” quote by Julian of Norwich
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““And He that made man for love, by the same love He would restore man to the same bliss, and overpassing; and like as we were like-made to the Trinity in our first making, our Maker would that we should be like Jesus Christ, Our Saviour, in heaven without end, by the virtue of our again-making.””

Julian of Norwich

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She describes humanity's original divine love, the restoration to bliss through Christ, and the ongoing process of becoming like Him.

In simple terms: Humanity was created in love, restored by Christ, continually becoming divine.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual renewal through divine love.

Themes

faith redemption divine love

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual theological

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • church services
  • personal crisis
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

theology spiritual transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does divine love shape your life?
  • What does becoming like Christ mean to you?
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