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Prayer is the deliberate and persevering action of the soul. It is true and enduring, and full of grace. Prayer fastens the soul to God and makes it one with God's will.

Julian of Norwich

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Julian of Norwich
Age: 73 †
Born: 1342
Born: November 8
Died: 1416
Died: January 1
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Juliana of Norwich
St. Julian of Norwich
St. Juliana of Norwich
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A great thing shall I make hereof in Heaven of endless worship and everlasting joys.
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See that I am God. See that I am in everything. See that I do everything. See that I have never stopped ordering my works, nor ever shall, eternally. See that I lead everything on to the conclusion I ordained for it before time began, by the same power, wisdom and love with which I made it. How can anything be amiss?
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