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The first window symbolizes the chaos of darkness and the
need for the light of Christ to come to set us free with His call to us.
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The Chi-Rho in Red symbolizes many aspects: It reminds us
that Jesus said, I am the fire cast upon the earth. It reminds us that
"He came unto his own as the light of the world." Red also reminds us of the
blood of Jesus shed for our sins. We also see the beginning of the
undulating line of the water of baptism. |
This window includes the fire at the bottom reminding us
of the burning bush of Moses, as well as the fire of the Holy Spirit at
Pentecost. Like Moses, we too, are called to lead God's people out of the
slavery of sin. We see the baptismal water flowing and the ring of
union with God. The light and dark colors can represent the various aspects
of our lives, joy and sorrow, challenge and victory. |
In this window, Mary is shown as Queen of the Apostles
and First Disciple of Jesus. Her admonition at Cana, "Do what ever he tells
you" is the inspiration for us to follow God's will as Mary did, in joy and
in sorrow, with total openness to what God calls us to do. |
Following the example of Mary, we come to know the Holy
Trinity denoted by the triangle--it intersects this window and the next.
The Eye is for the Father who cares for the just and the unjust. The Lamb is
for Jesus, who was slain and is worthy to open the seals of the Book of
Life. |
The wings here are for the Holy Spirit who brings us into
eternal life where we will, with Mary and the other saints, receive the
Crown of Life. This window, especially the upper part, is filled with white
and golden light as we see all things in God, our Heavenly Father. |
