St. Paul A Sacristy View

This rather unusual view of the mural of St. Paul is made possible from a even more unusual vantage point. The picture was taken from the second story of the churches Sacristy.

Picture taken at St. John the Baptist in Maria Stein, Ohio.

Psalm 126:5-6

Psalm 126:5-6 (New Living Translation) says "Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest."

St. Thomas and Columns

When taking pictures of stained glass I look to see if I can find an interesting angle or composition. I liked the way the columns framed the stained glass window of St. Thomas.

Picture taken at St. Charles Seminary.

St. Peter and Station of the Cross

I liked this grouping of the stained glass window of St. Peter and Station of the Cross I. Picture taken at the Chapel in St. Charles Seminary.

Station of the Cross XII (St. Charles Seminary)

We adore Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, and bless Thee.
Because by Thy holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

St. Charles Seminary (Gargolye)

I took this while visiting the Saint Charles Seminary in Carthagena. I have always been a fan of gargoyles so I just had to get a picture of one. There are several that adorn the building. I really like the play of angles and other geometric patterns that make up the image.

Stained Glass and Shadow

I saw this while visiting the Saint John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein and new it would make for a great shot. I loved the way the light and shadow added a new dimension to what you would normally see when viewing this stained glass panel.

With Open Arms

I caught this window lit shot of the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue while visiting the St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein.

Was Assumed in Body and Soul into Heavenly Glory

This is one of many modern style Stained Glass Windows I found in the St. Charles Seminary. The date on the window is 1950. This picture is made up of two shots. One upper and one lower.

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Organ and Stained Glass

I took this one while visiting the St. Charles Seminary in Carthagena Ohio. I liked the contrast of the stained glass window with the metal and wood of the organ.