Monday, October 21, 2019

Why Live as an Anchoress?


After her series of visions, Julian decided to spend the rest of her life devoted to God, praying, and contemplating her visions. She also counseled many using her spiritual insight and book. It seems to me that she could have actively pursued spiritual life without living isolated in a small cell. What motivated her, and others, to live as an anchoress rather than out in the world as a member of society who shared God’s love?  



No comments:

Post a Comment