During the early middle ages, church buildings began to take on an added significance. No longer would they be seen as simply an enclosure or shelter for the gathered people.
As church buildings were enhanced by greater use of paint, sculpture, mosaic and stained glass, the building came to be understood as a sort of teaching tool, a means of transmitting the faith. Thus, glass, wood, and stone would all have a part in proclaiming the gospel message. Art would evangelize.
The artwork in the main body of our church is faithful to this tradition. Images in glass and on canvas teach the central truths of our faith. The stained glass windows, together with the Stations of the Cross, are inspired by the mysteries of the rosary.
(Window to left: The Third Joyful Mystery - The Nativity)
The windows on the left side of the center aisle depict The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Birth of Christ, The Presentation and The Finding in the Temple. To these themes from the rosary are added the story of the Widow's Mite and the Prodigal Son. (Both taken from Luke's gospel.)
The windows on the right side of the center aisle follow the Glorious mysteries: The Resurrection, The Ascension, Descent of the Holy Spirit, The Assumption of Mary and The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven.
The fourteen images which comprise the Way of the Cross depict the passion, death and burial of Christ.
Finally, twelve painted medallions above the side arches symbolize the twelve apostles, from whom the faith expressed in this artwork is handed down.
(Window to left: The Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of the Holy Spirit)