HOLY FAMILY

In this window the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is depicted as an intimate bond of interpersonal love, which is the basis of marriage and family and is centered on the love of God. The icon also depicts the unity of Faith, Hope, and Love that was the life of the Holy Family as well as a reflection on the intimacy and oneness of the Holy Trinity. It is also a sign of sacramental marriage centered on Christ and bless by him as depicted in the three hands holding each other.

At the top of the window is a dove surrounded by tongues of fire. The dove represents the Holy Spirit and the tongues of fire represent the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, which the Holy Family received and implemented perfectly. Below the central image are two ovals, which contains the main symbols of the old, and New Testament. The Holy Family in a spiritual sense spans and connects both of them. The menorah on the left represents the Jewish people of the old covenant and the glorious cross of Christ represents the new people of God in the new covenant. The Holy Family lived a devout Jewish life while at the same time anticipated and lived the imitation of Christ, which is the fulfillment of the mosaic law. On top of the outer frame are seven fire like winged shapes that represents the seven spirits (angels) of God that surround his throne in the book of Revelation. The twenty fiery shapes in the border around the window represent the twenty mysteries of the rosary which is a contemplative prayer of the life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph while on earth and of their glory now in heaven.