This window is closest to the Mary altar and depicts the Nativity of Jesus with Mary and St. Joseph. In the circle above the Nativity is the Root of Jesse, this image comes from the book of Isaiah that the Root of Jesse (the father of King David) would send forth a righteous shoot. Since Jesus was of the family of David, the prophecy is fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus.
To the left of the Nativity window: this window illustrates Jesus saying in the Gospel “Let the little children come unto me.” In the circle is a Pelican -- this ancient symbol of Christ shows a mother Pelican piercing her own side to feed her children. This is an analogy to Christ who was pierced to set us free from sin and feeds us with himself in the Eucharist.
This window portrays Jesus giving the keys of the kingdom to St. Peter. In Matthew’s Gospel Jesus says, “Thou are Peter and upon this rock, I will build my Church…I will give you the keys to the kingdom of Heaven.” (Mt 16:19-20)
In the circle, we see the Papal tiara and the crossed keys of St. Peter. These symbols of the papacy show the popes as successors of St. Peter who have been entrusted with the keys Christ gave to Peter in the Gospel, and the triple tiara symbolizing the pope’s authority over the Church.
This picture represents the Agony in the Garden. On the night before his Passion Jesus suffered and said, "Father if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me, yet not as I will but as you will.”( Mt 26:39-40) In the circle are pictured a crown of thorns and a shroud, symbols of Jesus’ Passion and Death.
This window illustrates the appearance of the Risen Lord to the Disciples at Emmaus (Luke 24:30-31) It also shows Jesus breaking Bread or celebrating the Eucharist with the disciples by which their eyes are opened and they recognize him. In the circle we see the Bread and Chalice symbolizing the Eucharist.
This window closest to the St Joseph Altar illustrates the apparition of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Mary Margaret Alacoque a Visitation nun in the 18th century. Through this apparition devotion to the Sacred Heart became popular in the Church. In the circle is one of the Seraphim and order of angels who stand before the face of God.
This window illustrates the vision of St. John the Evangelist in the Book of Revelation (Rev 12) St. John sees a woman clothed with the sun and crowned with twelve stars who gives birth to a child who is then snatched up to God’s throne. The women is then pursued by the Dragon (Satan) but is saved by God. This vision is both a representation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Church.
In the circle- the Latin quote from Revelation 12: "A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head."
This window illustrates a young St. Augustine seated in contemplation and his mother St. Monica pictured holding the cross. St. Monica was a faithful Christian who prayed for many years for Augustine her son to renounce his sinful ways and embrace the Christian faith. In the circle is the Latin for "The City of God," St. Augustine’s most famous book. There is also a miter, the symbol of a bishop since St. Augustine was also a bishop.
This window depicts a guardian angel protecting a small child standing on a precipice. In the circle -- a crown rests on a footstool.
This window illustrates the Parable of the Prodigal Son returning home to his Father. In the circle -- a lamb caught in a thicket is the symbol of the Lamb who was sacrificed instead of Isaac in the Book of Revelation. Christ is the Lamb who is sacrificed for us all.