Radiant Light
The Paintings and Writings of
ELIZABETH WANG
Popular Images
Jesus Christ comes to us in Holy Communion when we are sick or housebound
At the Mass, if we unite ourselves with Christ's self-offering, we are like jewels on His robe, as he looks up in love to the Father
Over the abyss of spiritual darkness, our faith in Christ allows us to cling to a thread of hope
The soul is like a cavern which Christ purifies and enlarges as He pours his light within it in prayer
Christ is our bridge to heaven - the only Way across the gulf between earthly life and eternal glory
The Mass is like a window into time, through which we are present to the Saving Sacrifice of Christ, as Mary looks on
Favourite Galleries
Some favourite pictures
These twelve are some of the most popular of Elizabeth Wang's paintings. The originals are oil paintings and were painted during the 1990's. Reproductions of these pictures are available as A3 size PO…
Christ amongst us: Love made visible
Large-scale prints of these pictures were exhibited in Notre Dame de France, the "French Church", Leicester Square, London, between 1st July - 19th September 2007. To see larger versions of each pictu…
Finding Christ, Finding Life
Large-scale prints of these pictures were exhibited in Notre Dame de France, the "French Church", Leicester Square, London, between 1st July - 24th September 2006. To see larger versions of each pictu…
Prayer and the Spiritual Life
Large-scale prints of these pictures were exhibited in Notre Dame de France, the "French Church", Leicester Square, London from 23rd June - 5th September 2005. The original title of the Exhibition was…
Comfort in prayer
These twelve pictures are part of a set that has been reproduced as postcards. They are available as a set (but not individually) in the pack called: PRAYER POSTCARDS: HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT. Three of…
The story of Christ
These pictures are reproduced, with others, in the book "The Wonder of the Christian Story". They formed part of an exhibition on display in St Pauls Bookshop, London, in Autumn 2001. To see larger ve…
Writings
How to know Jesus Christ
Finding Christ, Finding Life: a talk by Elizabeth Wang, given at the French Church, Leicester Square, London, 2006. INTRODUCTION. You probably know that I’m an artist. The project I’m busy…
Holiness, by Elizabeth Wang
This text is the complete version of the pamphlet entitled 'SPEAK ABOUT HOLINESS'. It is based on a talk given by Elizabeth Wang. Preface. This little book contains the full version of the text I…
What is Mary Like? by Elizabeth Wang
This text is the complete version of the pamphlet WHAT IS MARY LIKE? “Now having met together; they asked him, ‘Lord, has the time come? Are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He…
The Purpose of the Priesthood, by Elizabeth Wang
‘The Purpose of the Priesthood contains encouragement and advice for Catholic priests. It reminds them about the central meaning of the Priesthood, and about the need to teach the Catholic Faith in…
How to Pray: Preparation, by Elizabeth Wang
This text is published as Chapter 1 of How to Pray (Part One: Foundations), entitled 'How to Prepare'. An introduction to the life of prayer with much practical advice about how to deepen your…
Autobiography of Elizabeth Wang, Part 1
This text forms part of Elizabeth Wang's Falling in Love: A Spiritual Autobiography (1999). It tells the story of her life and of her spiritual journey as she came to know Christ and His Church. You…
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What is Radiant Light?
Radiant Light is a movement within the Roman Catholic Church. It seeks to encourage people to grow in holiness by believing and living the Catholic faith in its fullness. It was founded by Elizabeth Wang, at the request of Christ, and its mission is inspired by the teachings, images, and spirituality He has given her in prayer. Jesus Christ Himself is 'the radiant light of God's glory' (Heb 1:3). Every aspect of the work of Radiant Light, and of this website, is meant to uphold the teaching of the Catholic Church; and all those responsible for the work of Radiant Light seek to act in obedience to the Catholic Church and to their ecclesiastical superiors.
Elizabeth Wang
Elizabeth Wang was born in 1942 and received into the Catholic Church in 1968. She died on 10th September 2016. She was an artist, housewife and mother who much of her life writing and speaking about prayer and the Catholic Faith. She was involved in the life of her home parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Harpenden, particularly as a catechist. Her children are grown-up, and one of her sons is a Catholic priest. She exhibited at the Royal Academy, and the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours. She had solo exhibitions of religious work at Westminster Cathedral, the Bar Convent Museum (York), the Conference Rooms at St Pauls Bookshop, and at Notre Dame de France church, London. Many of her paintings are published side-by-side with her religious writings. Elizabeth Wang is the founder of Radiant Light.
