Saint Therese of the Child Jesus in Stained Glass

Stained Glass Honors The Feast of St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Saint Therese is pictured in this stunning stained glass window panel.

Beloved by Catholics the world over, St. Therese of the Child Jesus, also known as “The Little Flower,” is celebrated on her feast day every year on October 1.  Her story is depicted magnificently in many stained glass designs available at Stained Glass Inc. St. Therese’s love of doing good in small, ordinary ways touched the hearts of those around her, and the world.

Born in 1873 in France, St. Therese yearned to enter the Carmelite convent, but her family felt she lacked strength for a life as a nun. Therese became adept at silent prayer and constant communication with the Lord.

Quiet and small, Therese continued her quest to enter the convent.  Denied by local clergy, she asked the Pope himself for permission. Therese’s determination caught the attention of the Vicar General and her wish was granted, as she took her vows in 1890.  She embraced the simple, sincere qualities of a child, and fostered a desire to do God’s work in ordinary ways, inspiring many to live quiet lives of everyday sacrifice, glorifying God with small, but constant, acts of devotion.

In 1897, Therese died of tuberculosis, and her journal served as inspiration for Christians to do God’s work in their own small ways.  Her symbol, a rose, was received first by Jesuit priest Father Putigan, who began a novena to her in 1925.  The Father asked St. Therese for a single blooming rose as a sign that she had heard his prayers.  Soon after, a parishioner presented him with a blossoming rose, telling him it had dropped from a bouquet placed beneath a portrait of St. Therese.

Stained Glass Depictions of St. Therese Tell Her Lovely Story

Stained Glass Inc.’s stained glass panels that honor St. Therese of the Child Jesus are works of art that tell the story of this sainted young nun and her quiet sacrifices.  Lightweight and easy to install, Stained Glass Inc. windows feature breathtaking hues that cross the full spectrum of color and flawless imagery that bring to life the aspects of this beloved saint’s story.  Because these panels are designed to fit perfectly behind existing windows, they can be changed to honor holy saints on specific feast days, adding special inspiration for worshippers.

Saint Therese in stained glass holding roses and a cross.

Saint Therese Stained Glass Designs Are Unique and Exquisite

A number of stained glass window panels are available from Stained Glass Inc. as part of a collection detailing the events of Saint Therese’s life, as well as the concepts she embraced for Christian service.  Elegance is the common denominator for Saint Therese stained glass designs, many featuring the rose that is her symbol, each inspiring and one of a kind.

Learn More About Stained Glass Inc. Panels Honoring St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Find out more about stained glass panels that honor The Little Flower, or about stained glass windows in general, by contacting Stained Glass Inc. today.  With thousands of designs, plus the expertise of talented artists in the studios of Stained Glass Inc. for custom designs, you are certain to find exactly what you are looking for at https://www.stainedglassinc.com/contact-us/.

By: Luanne Zuccari