The Cathedral Windows

The Sacred Story

The windows were made in Chicago by native artisans. Though ordinarily termed “stained glass,” the windows have no stain on or in the glass themselves. Instead, they are translucent mosaics. They are made up of small pieces of imported antique glass. Each piece was integrally colored and embedded in lead to produce the individual design, and graded in color to develop highlights and shadows.


Extensive work was done on the windows during the 1991-1992 renovation. All of the windows were carefully dismantled, cleaned and repaired. To achieve a lighter and brighter color scheme, some of the green glass was removed and replaced with amber and blue German antique glass. The windows were reinstalled with an upgraded support bar system —Cathedral Archives

Steps for praying with the Cathedral windows:

  1. Invite the Holy Spirt to lead you in prayer.  Be still. Be patient. Be willing.
  2. Proclaim the Apostles Creed, pausing to notice the window medallions for each article.
  3. Choose the article and window medallion for prayer.
  4. Read the Scripture on or a few times then notice the details that are captured in the medallion.
  5. Meditate on the text and image:
  • What work or phrase jumps out in the text.
  • What details of the story stand out in the image?
  • What insights bubble up in your heart / mind?
  • What movements do you notice in your heart / soul?

   6.  Pray, offering thanks for all that God revealed to you.


I believe in God the Father almighty Creator of Heaven and Earth.





Creation

Gn 1 & 2




Adam and Eve in Paradise

Gn 1:26-31 and 2:15-25





Promise and Redcemption

Gn 3:15

I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.





St. John the Baptist Preaching

Matthew 3

Mark 1

and Luke 3



Transfiguration of Jesus

Matthew 17:1-9

Mark 9:2-9

Luke 9:28-36





Doubtful Thomas

John 20:24-29

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.






Annuciation to Mary

Mt 1:18-25

Lk 1:26-38





Nativity of Jesus

Lk 2:1-7





Flight into Egypt

Mt 2:13-15

He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again.





Resurrection

Mt 28:1-10

Mk 16:1-8

Lk 24:1-35

Jn 20:1-10



Christ Appears to 

Mary Magdalene

Mt 28:1-10

Mk 16:1-11

Jn 20:11-18




Christ with Persons Awaiting 

His Coming

Jn 5:25

I believe in the Holy Spirit,




Moses Receives 

the Commandments

Ex 20,34



Sending Out the Apostles

Mt 10;5-15

Mk 6:6b-13

Lk 9:1-6



Pentecost

Acts 2:1-12

the forgiveness of sins




Christ the Consoler

Jer 31:33-34

Lk 4:16-21

Rom 11:30-36



Pardon of the Sinful Woman

Lk 7:36-50




The Prodigal Son

Lk 15:11-32

and life everlasting.  Amen




St. John 

Blessed Mary 

St. Joseph

Rev 21



Perpetual Adoration

Rev 4



St. John on Patmos

Rev 12

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.





Agony in the Garden

Mt 26:36-46

Mk 14:32-42

Lk 22:39-46



Christ Carries the Cross

Mt 27:32

Mark 15:21

Lk 23:26-32

Jn 19:17



Laying Christ in the 

Holy Sepulchre

Mt 27:57-61

MK 15:42-47

Lk 23;50-56

Jn 19:38-42

He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.






Ascension

MK 16:19

He will come again to judge the living
and the dead.





Judge the Living and the Dead

Mt 12:36

Jn 5:22

Rev 2 - 3:1-21

the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints,



Call of Simon

Mt 4:18-22

Mk 1:16-20

Lk 5:1-11


St. Patrick Preaching

Acts 2:42-43

Acts 20;28



Communion of Christians

Gal 3:28

Eph 4:1-4

1 Pt 2:9

the resurrection of the body,




Jonah Emerging from the Whale

Jon 2:1-11



The Raising of Lazarus

Jn 11:1-44




Jairus's Daughter

Lk 8:49-56

Window photos: Steve Jorstad

and life everlasting. 
Amen

CENTER MEDALLION OF THE ROSE WINDOWS

God the Father of all creation, holds us in the palm of His hand.

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BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL

Right Window—


This symbol for Christ, Chi-Rho, was formed by superimposing the first two letters of Christ’s name in Greek—chi (X) and rho (P). In Baptism, we receive a lighted candle, the Light of Christ and we are commissioned to, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Matthew 28:19.

Left Window—


The anchor is one of the oldest symbols for the cross. It is also a symbol of hope. “Hold fast to the hope that lies before us. This we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm, which reaches into the interior behind the veil, where Jesus has entered on our behalf as forerunner, becoming high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek,”

Hebrews 6:18b-20.
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