Room 5

Now we are seeing a dim reflection in a mirror … (1 Cor. 13,12)

The Catholic Church had recovered during the Counterreformation. There was still a very strong institution, but also a very strong inner faith that ran deep and alive beneath this institution. They lived in the firm belief that God was a living God. And they wanted to bring this living God down to Earth, they built him large audience chambers, in which men worshipped and praised God, in which they brought their problems and requests, in which they could also give thanks. Nothing was beautiful and wonderful enough; great joy and earthly piety tried to express themselves adequately. Everything shone, man reflected himself in a beautiful world and was deeply happy in his faith. And this faith gave him support and strength. “Now we are seeing a dim reflection in a mirror; but then we shall be seeing face to face.” (1 Cor. 13,12)