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Window made by J. B. Cappronier of Brussels in 1876 | |
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Martha remonstrates with Jesus. She and her sister, Mary are entertaining Jesus, but she has been left to do the fetching and carrying, while Mary is sitting and listening to what he has to say. The position of her head, turned away from her sister, and her outstretched arm show her frustration, while Jesus’ open hand conveys all he has to say in his words, ‘Mary has chosen the better part.’
Note the intricate design above and below of the figures. The window was made, as the inscription says, by J. B. Cappronier of Brussels in 1876. The colours of the glass are particularly vivid without being garish, as well as holding the light at the same time. Windows made by the same craftsman can be seen in other Churches in the area.
Luke 10, 38 – 42
As Jesus and his disciples went on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed him in her home. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the feet of the Lord and listened to his teaching. Martha was upset over all the work she had to do, so she came and said, "Lord, don’t you care my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me!" The Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha! You are worried and troubled over so many things, but just one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the right thing and it will not be taken away from her."
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Photograph by Terry Westbury |
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