The 6 faces of Mary (part 2)

                   
Continuing from what I started yesterday, reflecting on 6 images of the Blessed Mother as depicted in the stained-glass windows of my previous Cathedral parish in Baker City, Oregon, some of which, crafted by the Povey Brothers from Portland, OR will celebrate 100 years next year.
The fourth image is seen at Pentecost, the historic day on which the church was officially born, and we see Mary here encouraging the apostles as the Holy Spirit descends on each of them in the form of a tongue of fire.
The fifth image is that of Mary being assumed into Heaven, as she looks heavenward with arms open being welcomed into heaven, while the apostles underneath appear surprised seeing Mary leaving them, as they surround the empty tomb. Impressive rays surround her glorified image. You can see the full image of the Assumption above.
The last image is that of Mary being crowned as Queen of Heaven. While sitting on a throne, two angels are placing a crown on her head, as she is surrounded by God the Father and God the Son, while other angels rejoice around her. The complexion of Mary’s face is a very peaceful one, reminiscent of the joy she experienced being joined once again with her Son Jesus.

Incidentally the Pentecost and Coronation windows cost $8,200 in 1958, while the other large ones from 1923 cost $1000 each, while the smaller windows cost $500 each. I hope you can all use these images of Mary as a constant meditation of her role and intervention in our lives, especially some of my friends from Baker City who can attend this beautiful gem which we renovated in 2008 to commemorate its centennial.