Turning to the Mystics with James Finley cover image

Julian of Norwich: Listener Questions

Turning to the Mystics with James Finley

CHAPTER

Is It Necessary to Be Separated From the World?

Is it necessary to be separated from the world, her street side window notwithstanding, in order to draw closer to God? And if so, of what uses our mortal life, why war one's self off from creation? If creation is kaleidoscopically shot through with God? Well, let's say first that I think the way God works with us and is present to us in our presence to each other. But what's really interesting in the Catholic tradition is that religious orders like the Franciscans, the Dominicans, the Jesuits have no ministry. They go in and they never leave and no one's allowed in.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner