Introduction
The twelve vertical stained glass windows that surround the chapel.
They were created based on the painting, "Heaven and Earth" by Yasuo Ueno, a Japanese artist. Each painting depicts a biblical theme: "God's glory and work, the great nature of grace and life."
① About the artist
-Original artist: Yasuro Ueno
-Title: Heaven and Earth
-Description: Yasuo Ueno (1926-2005). Professor at Tama Art University. Graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Department of Japanese Painting. Member of the Shinseisaku Kyokai. President of the Japan Federation of Artists.
② The title of each original painting
Why don't we guess which stained glass window is being described?
① Moon and stars: Signs of hope.
② Fish and net: The mission of all Christians
③ Tree(Olive tree): Olive leaves in the beak of a dove. It is edible and could heal wounds. It speaks about God's special mission.
④ Flame: Since ancient times, flame has represented the presence of God as symbol of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament
⑤ Cloud and Light: The glory of God and the resurrection of Jesus. It speaks of the Encounter with the resurrected Jesus.
⑥ Wheat: Abundant harvest means God's blessing. Bread is made from wheat. It symbolizes the Last Supper of the Lord "This is my body".
⑦ Wilderness and Rock: He led us through the wilderness to the Promised Land. The wilderness has always been a place of encounter with God.
⑧ Wildflowers and the Way: The flowers that bloom in the wilderness praise God.
⑨ Sky and birds: Jesus used the birds of the sky as a metaphor to teach trust in God.
⑩ Water: Baptizing with water, the source of life. A sign of receiving new life.
⑪ Thunder and rain: The sound of thunder is an expression of God's will. It symbolizes the suffering and death of Jesus in the cross.
⑫ Grapes: Wine made from grapes suggests the sacrament instituted at the Last Supper: "Take and drink, this is my blood which will be given up for you."
