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Pentecost Window at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Pentecost Window at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church

The rays of the Holy Spirit that touch the apostles at Pentecost extend also to Paul and Francis Xavier.

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Biblical Illustrations, Roman Catholicism, Saints

The Trinity Windows at East Lake United Methodist Church

The Trinity Windows at East Lake United Methodist Church

These windows are noteworth for depicting the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in equal terms.

Posted on November 21, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Methodism, Stained Glass

Crucifix at St. Michael’s Cemetery

Crucifix at St. Michael’s Cemetery

Brookside attracted many Eastern European immigrants in the early twentieth century and developed a strong Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christian communities

Posted on November 20, 2020November 24, 2020 by David R. BainsIn Art, Biblical Illustrations, Roman Catholicism

The Good Shepherd Window

The Good Shepherd Window

Christ is the only true shepherd. He is the shepherd to his people, and he is here to protect us.

Posted on November 18, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Downtown, Roman Catholicism, Stained Glass

Christ of the Nations in St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

Christ of the Nations in St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

when God became human he united himself to all races, not just one

Posted on November 18, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Biblical Illustrations, Images, Jesus, Roman Catholicism, Southside

Teaching Window at Mountain Brook Baptist

Teaching Window at Mountain Brook Baptist

As every congregation member stepped into the church, rainbow light filled the room

Posted on November 10, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Stained Glass

Chancel Windows at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

Chancel Windows at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

When the light shines through those windows, the light truly makes the windows speak to everyone who sees them.

Posted on November 5, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Stained Glass

Psalms 42 and 121 Window at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

Psalms 42 and 121 Window at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

The window shows the pain of this world while giving hope in the power and might of the Lord

Posted on November 3, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Stained Glass

The Illumination of Esther in the Saint John’s Bible

The Illumination of Esther in the Saint John’s Bible

Her facial expression . . . could then be viewed as one of fearful loyalty. Her head is held high, yet her eyes appear tired, and her eyebrows hint dread

Posted on October 29, 2020November 1, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Roman Catholicism, Samford University

Messiah

Messiah

Posted on April 6, 2020November 1, 2020 by laurencenterIn Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Images, Jesus, Samford University

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