Cathedral Windows: a mosaic contest

Slow down a minute, my friend, and ponder with me in color...

All the colors dance with splendor as light streams in from cathedral windows. Sharp, refracting beams collapsing into a most delightful whole. As we raise our faces towards the heavens, we find each beauty outlined by grief, each sacred motif framed in shadows.

cathedral window, quilt by Susan Wessels, fabric stack, trees, monarchs

Blue is the color of cathedral windows. True blue, most blue, royal blue. It's sky and sea and peace enveloping the kaleidoscope of life's rich hues. And it casts a dreamy wonder in these sacred spaces. Blue smooths the waters lapping along our rocky shores.

jellyfish, candles, water, stained glass, St. George's Cathedral, boat, quilt by Stolzfus

Then hand in hand with royal blue weaves another royal shade. Lavender and orchid, grape and magenta - in cathedral windows rare purple is as plentiful as rain. It lends an air of mystery wrapped in royal robes of light.

butterfly, flowers, quilt by SillyBoodilly, makeup, stained glass

Into dark, cavernous halls, cathedral windows usher light and color and the heritage of story. They invite us to make space in the dark corners of our hearts for new, bold beautiful beings; for virtues that shine like gemstones and draw others to join in their song. Ruby red, emerald green, amber and aquamarine sparkle in the company of cool royal blue and purple, bringing together all the colors just as we ought to bring all together with our love.