The Glorious Mysteries
Three large windows in the south wing help us remember the
mysteries we contemplate in the Rosary. The Joyful Mysteries are
depicted in the left-most window and the Luminous Mysteries are in
the center.
The right-hand window shows us the Glorious Mysteries and begins
in the center with the Resurrection of Jesus. Moving down, we see a
depiction of Jesus’ Ascension. Then, as if following the Lord’s rising,
our eyes look up to see the descent of the Holy Spirit at the top of
the window helping us to remember the glorious events of
Pentecost.
Returning to the middle row, we see the Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary to the left and her Coronation to the right. As we
contemplate these mysteries may we remember all that God has
done for us and remember again, the love and mercy that allows us
to be children of God.
We continue our series of articles on the stained-glass windows that adorn our beautiful church. We are currently focusing on the windows located in the south wing. Knowing a bit more about these beautiful works of art will, we hope, enhance your prayer and worship here at St. Anne.
The Luminous Mysteries
The three large windows help us remember the mysteries we contemplate in the Rosary. The center window shows us the Luminous Mysteries and begins at the top with Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. To the left of the middle row, is the Wedding Feast of Cana where Jesus turned water into a large quantity of wine. A full stained-glass window on the south wall of the church is devoted to this miracle. The center image depicts the mystery called The Proclamation of the Kingdom in which we remember how Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching the people, and us, about the abundant life God wants for us. At the right of the second row is an image to remind us of the Transfiguration – when Moses, Elijah, and a transfigured Jesus are seen by Peter, James, and John on a mountain top. These mysteries conclude at the bottom with the Institution of the Eucharist. Jesus, at the Last Supper, gives us the Eucharist as a lasting presence to sustain us as we journey through life. As we contemplate these mysteries may we remember Jesus’ love and care for us.
