"We had three or four beautiful sunsets, it reminded me of sunsets over Irish mountains long ago." Mother Gonzaga Barry 20/6/1875
Her Relationship with God
Call
God called Mother Gonzaga to be an educator of women, to believe in women equality, to follow Mary Ward, and to lead believers to keep creating what she started. He wanted her to be the best that she could be, but better. So that her quest to Australia and the teaching of women was fulfilled to the best of her ability and more. So that the Loreto Sisters today could keep giving what she started.
Response
In response, Mary Barry took her heart in her hand and accepted God'schallenge. She wanted to be led, and be influence to others. She wanted to believe in women's rights to education, and help them get there.
Relationship
Right up until the end, Mary kept giving. She kept asking God and following instructions to the right answer. She opened schools and educated more girls than any other women in Australia from IBVM. She followed Mary Ward, and her God. Mary, became a heroine in many ways. She became a heroine to women's education.