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Notre Dame Stained Glass Windows
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In this window you see the letters
for Aleph, Mem, and Thaw, the
Hebrew spelling for the word truth.
The Alpha-Omega meaning first and
last. In Rev 2:8 "I am the first
and the last, "says the Lord, who is,
who was and who will be.
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In this window you will see a Crown with Cross of Glory::
Jesus triumph over passion, death and resurrection.
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The Dove
The Dove- symbolizes the Holy Spirit third person of the trinity. Described as the "life force of living things." Symbols used for the spirit are:
Fire
Tongue
Wind
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Heart
Heart with the sword piercing it: Symbolizes the immaculate Heart of Mary as in Luke 2:35 - and you (Mary) shall be pierced with a sword - so that the thoughts of many Hearts may be laid bare.
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Sheaf of Wheat
Wheat is used to make bread. This symbolizes the Eucharist- Jesus as the bread of life. Bread that will 'endure us to life everlasting. ' Jesus says that this bread came from heaven and is HIS flesh. The little pieces at the top of the wheat symbolizes the people of GOD.'
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The Face of Jesus
The symbol at the top is a Cloth with the face of Jesus on it.
Veronica stops Jesus as He is carrying the cross,
and wipes his face with her veil. The meaning of this gesture
is to Remind us that there are people who could use our help
every day, if only we took time. Also, we should not be afraid
of being teased or being criticized for our actions that are
done in God's name.
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On the right:
St. Joseph
Sacre Coeur de Jesus
St. Jean Baptiste
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The window in the back looking up is one of the Lamb.
You will notice that the Lamb is on a Bible. This has an
interesting story. The Lamb is a symbol for CHRIST. In
the background there is a design that goes
uninterrupted representing the tree of life there
are two (2) keys in the background as well; these
represent the authority if the papacy and the Church's
power to "bind and loose". The Bible has serve tabs coming
own, representing the covenant God gave. When making
theses windows Harry started with clear glass and hand
painted each square; which was the placed with others.
Some of this placing would have been done by one of the
glaciers (workers).
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