PICTURE ARCHIVE: A Spiritual Journey (Room 2)
Elizabeth Wang has reproduced in watercolour hundreds of the images which God has given to her in prayer about aspects of the spiritual life and her journey in faith. She has also included some autobiographical pictures in this series, to link some of the themes displayed. Altogether she has painted about 1900 monochrome watercolours. From these images, about 350 have been reproduced as full colour paintings, and many of these are already displayed in the other exhibitions in this Art Gallery. The aim in displaying these pictures is not to draw attention to an individual, but to show God’s great mercy and love, which He has for everyone. To see larger versions of each picture, click on the thumbnail picture within an exhibition. Some of the watercolours are shown here, and more will be added soon. They are in chronological order. (To read a summary of Elizabeth’s spiritual journey, click here. For information about the book ‘Falling in Love’, her spiritual autobiography, click here.)
 | Jesus, interceding It is through Jesus who intercedes for us at Holy Mass, that our prayer rises to the Father, in the Spirit. We are like people perched on a hillside together, calling out to Heaven. BWC0230a |
 | A flowering branch Christ's presence in the soul was as refreshing as a flowering branch of fresh blossom. BWC0240 |
 | A Heavenly company Christ, who is the door to Heaven, leads us to and fro in prayer, in Heavenly company. BWC0242 |
 | "The Holy Spirit will teach you" Christ said, in Holy Scripture, "the Holy Spirit will remind you of all I have taught you". BWC0243 |
 | The dance of eternity One day, in Holy Communion, Christ lifted me into the 'dance' of eternity. BWC0259 |
 | Christ our true light All good things and all gifts and knowledge in prayer come to us through Christ BWC0271 |
 | The Holy Family I saw Him clearly, His Holy Mother by His side, and St. Joseph beside her. Christ gives them to us, as helpers and examples. BWC0275 |
 | Beneath the waters We can glide beneath the waters - untroubled by surface storms, if we pray with confidence, even in our weakness. BWC0276 |
 | Light behind a shield Christ is our guide, who shields us at present from Heaven's dazzling light, but yet prepares us for glory. BWC0278 |
 | Guardians of souls I saw that we must revere not only the Holy Angels, but each bright soul whom they guard. BWC0279 |
 | Christ wrapped the soul in love Christ reassured me, and wrapped my soul in the love of the Holy Spirit, and led me towards the Father. BWC0290 |
 | He cannot disown His own self If we are transformed by Christ, then God - in seeing us - sees His Christ, who preferred His Father's will above all else. BWC0302a |
 | The gold plate Just as a broken design can be repaired by an added substance, so our prayer is made perfect by its union with Christ's prayer. BWC0306 |
 | Heavenly dancing In Holy Communion, Christ calls the trusting soul to a kind of 'Heavenly dancing', at the joyful heart of the Holy Trinity. BWC0307 |
 | A column of light The more Christ is present on earth in the soul, then the closer are Heaven and earth joined - by His power, and the more powerful are our intercessory prayers. BWC0317 |
 | Burning spears God the Father cools the burning pain of the two 'spears', which are shame and fear, which check my pride. BWC0318a |
 | Grace and safety Christ led my soul, suddenly, into the life of the Most Holy Trinity. (Editor's note: this image was given in prayer on 19th January 1989. This experience of being brought at last in to the heart of the Holy Trinity in prayer, after numerous purifications, is called the 'spiritual Marriage'). BWC0318b |
 | A crystal in our heart God can pour His grace from our hearts, as if from a crystal, illuminating others. BWC0319 |
 | Through the curtain Through the Blood of Jesus, we have a living opening through the curtain, and a way through to the light of God. BWC0323 |
 | With a great company As we receive Christ in Holy Communion Angels and Saints are gathered with us in His Presence. BWC0334 |