Aquinata Hall's Chapel Windows
Long before literacy was widely achieved, people learned their faith through storytelling and imagery. Among the most beautiful and lasting images are those found in stained glass windows throughout Christendom. In the stunningly brilliant stained glass windows of the Aquinata Hall Chapel, the viewer sees depicted the first ten verses of Chapter 5 of Matthew’s Gospel. Careful study of the symbols in the windows will reveal clues to the eight Beatitudes that Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount. Sister Blanche Steves, OP (1892-1969) designed the windows which were installed in 1967.
If you are interested in receiving a more detailed description of the windows, please contact Sr. Rose Marie Martin, OP, our archivist, at rmmartin@grdominicans.org
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Fear the
Lord -
Temperance
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Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the land.
Fortitude
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Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Knowledge - Hope
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Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after justice, for they shall be filled.
Piety - Justice
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Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Counsel - Prudence
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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Understanding - Faith
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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Wisdom - Charity
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Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Beatitude
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