The Parables of Jesus
We remember Jesus for his parables -- stories told to convey a deeper meaning, and for his aphorisms -- short and to-the-point sayings. This window illustrates Jesus at work, teaching his followers, and five of his best known and best loved parables.
These parables have a contemporary message. It seems that Jesus is saying something to those who have been faithful over the years -- everyone who comes into the "kingdom" is equally precious and valuable to God.
"He began to teach them many things in parables, ..."
In keeping with the overall layout,
the individual panels are read
from left to right:
At the apex of the window, across all panels, is a scene depicting Jesus teaching his followers:
Jesus, Teaching from a Boat
[Luke 5: 3]
The Sower and the
Seed
[Mark 4: 3-8]
The Prodigal Son
and the Loving Father
[Luke 15: 11-32]
The Good
Samaritan
[Luke 10: 30-35]
The Lost Sheep
[Luke 15: 3-6]
The Labourers
in the Vineyard
[Matthew 20: 1-15]
For of a description of any panel, click on the title or on the panel itself .
To the Glory
of God and in celebration of those whose light shines in the life of this Church
A gift from Peggy &
Alan Forde