In the final episode of My Favourite Mystic for 2021, AJ Langley is joined by Gemma Simmonds CJ to discuss the mystic and founder of the Congregation of Jesus, Mary Ward (1585-1645). We discuss the difficulties women faced when trying to live a religious life, the mysticism of the everyday, the determination of the Jesuit Order not to admit women, how easy is was to be accused of heresy, and how you just can not keep a good woman down! Note: We will be taking a break over the holidays so the next episode will be released on January 20, 2022. Follow us on Twitter @myfavmystic, and if you are enjoying the podcast, rate and review us on your podcast app of choice!