“Christ Has Died”
The two windows at the front of the church represent the Proclamation of the
Mystery of Faith
The front of the Church represents the Proclamation of the Mystery of Faith. The
window on the left (tabernacle side) represented the acclamation “CHRIST HAS
DIED.” Pictures in the window is the Cross on which Jesus died with small
crosses on each side for the two thieves that died with Him. Hanging on the
Cross are the Crown of Thorns that were placed on Jesus’ head and His Robe ‘for
which they cast lots.’ Lying on the Robe is the banner that was above Jesus’
head on the cross with the letters INRI which translates to ‘Jesus the Nazarene,
King of the Jews.’ Then, we see the stick with sponge on the end and a pitcher
with wine that quenched Jesus’ thirst. Finally, we see the spear that pierced
His side from which ‘blood and water flowed.’
“Christ
Will Come Again”
The window on the right (organ side) signifies the acclamation “Christ Will Come
Again”. The large cross represents Jesus’ resurrection and our hope for eternal
life. We see the Crown of Christ, the King of Kings. Under the crown is the Lamb
of God (Agnus Dei) who triumped over death for us. He stands on a book with
seven seals symbolizing the Last Judgment as taken from the book of Revelation.
In the four corners of the upper half of the window, we see four winged
creatures representing the evangelists Matthew (man), Mark (lion), Luke (ox) and
John (eagle). On the lower right-hand side, we see the symbol PX (Chi Rho)
representing Christ atop the scales of final judgment. Finally, at the bottom
of the window, we see the spring of life giving water reminding us of our
baptism.
