WINDOWS INTO CHRIST
Windows
Spirituality/Inspiration
The life of Christ shines through these glorious stained glass windows from the beloved Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres in France. Let the Scriptures and images draw you into prayer and meditation as you color these magnificent works of art.
INTO
Christ
$16.95 U.S.
A COLORING BOOK FOR PRAYER AND MEDITATION
ISBN 0-8198-8368-9
Pauline Books & Media
Windows INTO
Christ
ISBN 0-8198-8368-9 ISBN 978-0-8198-8368-1 Originally published in French as Coloriages pour méditer et prier by Fleurus Mame, 15/27 rue Moussorgski — 75018 Paris, France. Cover art by Laurence Duthoit Quotations from the book of Psalms are taken from The Psalms: A Translation from the Hebrew, translated by Miguel Miguens copyright © 1995, Pauline Books & Media. All rights reserved. New Testament Scripture quotations contained herein are from the The New Testament: St. Paul Catholic Edition, translated by Mark A. Wauck, copyright © 2000 by the Society of St. Paul, Staten Island, New York, and are used by permission. All rights reserved. All other Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Translated and adapted by Daughters of St. Paul All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. “P” and PAULINE are registered trademarks of the Daughters of St. Paul. Copyright © 2015, Fleurus Mame, Paris Copyright © 2016, Daughters of St. Paul Published by Pauline Books & Media, 50 Saint Paul’s Avenue, Boston, MA 02130-3491 Printed in Korea www.pauline.org Pauline Books & Media is the publishing house of the Daughters of St. Paul, an international congregation of women religious serving the Church with the communications media. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Windows INTO
Christ
A COLORING BOOK FOR PRAYER AND MEDITATION
Cover art by Laurence Duthoit
BOOKS & MEDIA Boston
Preface This coloring book contains images of the stained glass windows found in the Cathedral of Chartres, France. These scenes provide a way of meditating on the events of the life of Jesus. They are also an invitation to listen to the word of God and to contemplate the mystery of Christ. As you color each image, you may reflect on the Scripture texts and prayers that appear with it, allowing you to take the time to let your own prayer spring forth, according to your own pace and sensibilities.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. Deuteronomy 6:4 (NRSV)
Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. Psalm 51:17
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The four major prophets carrying the four evangelists
Isaiah carries Saint Matthew
Jeremiah carries Saint Luke
“… All my words that I shall speak to you receive in your heart and hear with your ears.” Ezekiel 3:10 (NRSV) 8
Daniel carries Saint Mark
Ezekiel carries Saint John
“If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our abode with him.� John 14:23 9
“And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you will come the ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.” Matthew 2:6
“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Luke 18:38
King David
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