When Mary pronounced the words; "Be it done unto me according to thy word"; she embraced God's will for her.  She willingly and cheerfully accepted the sorrow, as well as the joys, in her life.  These words of Mary represent her total dedication to God.  These words have their fulfillment in the various mysteries of her life.  We have these words depicted in their practical fulfillment in the beautiful stained glass windows that line the side walls of the nave of the church.

The windows were designed and constructed by Mr. Laland Loire in Chartre, France.  The various individual pieces of glass are three quarters of an inch thick and are imbedded in cement.  This art medium known as "slab glass" conveys strength and character to the scenes depicted.

The stained glass windows made of slab glass are outstanding in their ability to reflect light and colors in a most striking manner.  The windows on the right, or west, wall depict the Seven Sorrows of Our Blessed Mother, while those on the left, east, wall depict the Seven Joys.

The Seven Sorrows depicted are: 1) The Prophecy of Simeon, "And thine own soul a sword shall pierce;" 2) The flight into Egypt, which meant hardship and inconvenience; 3) Christ is lost in Jerusalem at the age of 12; 4) Christ leaves his home to do his Father's business; 5) The meeting of Christ and his Mother on the way to Calvary where she sees and feels his pain; 6.) Mary stands at the foot of the cross and watches Jesus die; and 7) Christ is taken down from the Cross and Mary holds her dead son in her arms.

The Seven Joys are: 1) The Annunciation when Mary freely accepts her role in salvation; 2) The Visitation of Elizabeth by Mary; 3) The Nativity when "The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us;" 4) The Adoration of the Magi, strangers visiting to honor her son; 5) Christ is found in the temple in Jerusalem teaching the doctors of the law; 6) The Resurrection of Our Lord floods Mary's heart and soul with joy; and 7) Mary is assumed into Heaven to live forever with her Divine Son.