Holy Spirit

 

 

     This stained glass suncatcher is centered on the third person of the Holy Trinity. The rest of the details radiating out from Him show how he sanctifies and makes visible the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church founded by Jesus to last till the end of time. .                                                                                                                                                                                              

 

      Radiating outward from the Holy Spirit are twelve circles representing the twelve apostles as the foundation stones of the Church with one circle having a white center representing   Peter, the first pope.  Radiating past them are twelve star-like shapes (light blue/red center) representing the angels, who are assigned to a special ministry in the church. Radiating   past them are diamond shapes (some red, some light blue and others orange to light blue representing the purifying fire of his divine love while others represent the healing comfort on the divine comforter.  Radiating past them are 24 red diamond shapes each with a cross in it representing the martyrs. Radiating past them are 24 small six sided shapes (red sides-yellow center) representing the unborn and all children, whom the Holy Spirit and the Church hold in tender concern.  Radiating past them are 24-three circle intersecting shapes, each representing the divine life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit that each of the Faithful share in. Radiating past them are 24 star-like shapes with light blue centers representing the guardian angels, who are assigned to care for each person. Radiating past them is a red circle that represents Charity, which binds the Church in truth and unity. All of these details are set on a royal blue background representing Mary as queen and mother of the Church.