Creation to Abraham
(window over entrance)
The scene at the top is Abraham about to sacrifice Isaac in accordance to what he thought was God's will. An angel calls to him to stop. The brazier of flaming coals is ready to light the sacrificial fire. Next is the tower of Babel. The sweeping lines above the angel contain Noah's Art to which the dove returns with an olive branch. The rainbow, symbol of God's covenant with humankind, arches above. The angel with a flaming sword drives Adam and Eve from Paradise. The serpent of evil crawls along the ground from the "apple" tree. The hand of God. A ray representing the breath of life extends down to Adam. In the background are sun, moon, stars, and birds in the sky, fish in the water, mountains, plants, and animals.

Old Testament
(ribbon window, west side; continued from creation window)
In a circle a sun and moon are encircled with twelve stars. These are Jacob and Rachel and his sons who are the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. Joseph is symbolized by a sheaf of wheat standing upright while those of his brothers bow down. This refers to a prophetic dream he had— the sort that infuriated his brothers into selling him into slavery in Egypt. Next is the burning bush where Moses saw God. A doorway with the blood of a lamb on the lintel and jambs is the symbol of the passover. The doors of the Jews were marked thus so the angel of death would pass them by and kill only the Egyptian's children in the last and most terrible plague. But Pharaoh allowed them to leave Egypt and begin the long journey toward the Promised Land. Next are the Tablets of the Law that God gave to Moses on Mt. Sinai. The seven-branched candlestick symbolizes the worship of God and the artifacts described in Exodus 25 and the following chapters to enhance that worship. The six-pointed star is a symbol for David, the crown and scrolls are symbols for his son, Solomon, the wise king. Next are tongs holding the burning coal from the altar of sacrifice with which the seraph sealed Isaiah's lips, enabling him to prophesy. The shepherd's staff belongs to Amos, who was a shepherd and vine dresser and has been called the prophet most like Jesus.

Jesus' Early Life
(west window)
At the top, John baptizes Jesus in the River Jordan. The Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and a voice from heaven says, "Thou are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." Vignetted at the top is a chi rho

sacred monogram for Jesus Christ on a mountain peak with the kingdoms of the world at the base. This is the symbol of His temptation by the devil, who offered Him a temporal Kingdom. Next, Jesus helps Joseph in the carpenter shop. The next scene shows the Boy Christ seated in the Temple in the midst of the doctors and sages, both hearing them and asking them questions. The next scene shows the Holy Family on the flight to Egypt. Following are two doves in a basket— the offering at the time the Christ child was presented to the temple. Three crowns of the Magi follow. The first scene in this window is the Virgin Mary and her child worshipped by shepherds who appear silhouetted in the matrix. At the very bottom is a fleur de lis, the stylized lily which is the symbol for the purity of the Virgin and hence for the Annunciation.

The Ministry of Jesus
(ribbon window, right of pulpit)
The first miracle of Jesus' ministry was his turning the water into wine at the marriage feast of Cana. This is symbolized by jars and the marriage symbol: two lamps with entwined rings protected by a cross shows two individuals joined into one household under the protection of Christ. A ship shows Jesus calling Peter and Andrew to be "fishers of men."

The next symbol also refers to discipleship. It is derived from an ancient seal ring, a basket containing a fish flanked by two other fish who draw near to enter. The rayed chi rho on a mountain is the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus' teaching through parables is exemplified by the two houses; one is a rock remaining firm. The other house built on sand is shown washing away in a storm. The next parable is the story of the Sower who scatters some seed on good soil, some on the rocks where birds devour it. This ribbon window concludes with three miracles. First are the five loaves and two fish which Jesus multiplied to feed the five thousand. Next is the Transfiguration which is shown by the chi rho flanked by Moses' tablets of the law and Elijah's scroll of prophecy. Jesus healing the blind man is shown by the pile of moistened clay with which the eye was anointed and the eye restored.

Passion and Resurrection
(chancel window)
At the apex of the window, Jesus Christ rises from the empty tomb bearing aloft the banner of the victory of life over sin and death. The butterfly is a symbol of life after death, not only of Christ but of all people. The caterpillar is like life on earth; the sleep in the cocoon is like the grace from which the butterfly emerges to fly up to heaven on beautiful wings. The story continues with Christ on the cross flanked by the sun and moon. The sun with face which darkened at noon on the day of the Crucifixion, and the moon also dark because she derives her light from the sun. Jesus stands before Pilate who washes his hands of the blood of this Just Man. Next seen is the cock that crowed when Peter denied his Master. While Peter, James and John sleep, Jesus prays in agony, "O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. Nevertheless not as I will but as thou wilt." Here Jesus is seated at the head of an oval table, blessing the bread and wine. In the background, Judas (with a bag of money) steals away from the others. Next in silhouette, Jesus is shown washing Peter's feet. This is a prelude to the Last Supper. Holy Week begins with Jesus' triumphal entry into the gate of Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, hailed as a king by the crowd waving palm branches.