PL 21 • Age 24 • 1609

Glory! Glory! Glory!

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One morning, in 1609, when Mary was in London, she had just made her meditation with, as she thought, very little fervour. Whilst dressing, she determined to make amends for this by giving a large sum of money to a person of good birth to enter religion, but who has not the necessary dowry. Mary thereby fell into an ecstasy which deprived her of her senses and her power of movement. While in this state, she perceived clearly that it was not God's will for her to enter an austere order, but that she was called to a much more excellent state which would do far more to promote the glory of God.

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There is only one person in the painting, commonly called The Glory Vision, Mary Ward, now aged 24.

Mary is in her undergarments, not fully dressed, sitting at a mirror, brushing her hair.

In the small detail on the right: Mary at prayer in her private room.

Cloud-like rays coming from above indicating the presence of God.

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PL 21 • Age 24 • 1609

Glory! Glory! Glory!

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