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Ten stained glass windows in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albany, New York depict scenes from the life of Christ .  The ninth, The Guards Were Struck with Terror, appears in the east wall of the church .  Note that the Gospel which this window represents is Matthew 28:4, not Mark 28 as the window itself states.

The Guards Were Struck with Terror

SOURCE:  The Guards Were Struck with Terror (Albany, Albany County, New York); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 January 2012.

{28:1} Now on the morning of the Sabbath, when it began to grow light on the first Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulcher.
{28:2} And behold, a great earthquake occurred. For an Angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and as he approached, he rolled back the stone and sat down on it.
{28:3} Now his appearance was like lightning, and his vestment was like snow.
{28:4} Then, out of fear of him, the guards were terrified, and they became like dead men.
{28:5} Then the Angel responded by saying to the women: “Do not be afraid. For I know that you are seeking Jesus, who was crucified.
{28:6} He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where the Lord was placed.
{28:7} And then, go quickly, and tell his disciples that he has risen. And behold, he will precede you to Galilee. There you shall see him. Lo, I have told you beforehand.”
{28:8} And they went out of the tomb quickly, with fear and in great joy, running to announce it to his disciples.

SOURCE: Conte, Ronald L. Jr., translator and editor .  The Sacred Bible. Catholic Public Domain Version. Matthew 28:1-8. Online <http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-01_Matthew.htm>. Accessed 26 January 2012.

The inscription on the window states:

The Guards Were Struck with Terror. St. Mark XXVIII (sic)

Gift of Thomas and Elizabeth McEnaney in Memory of Their Family, John McEnaney in Memory of His Wife Jeannette and Family

Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko

Ten stained glass windows in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albany, New York depict scenes from the life of Christ .  The eighth, It Is Consummated, appears in the east wall of the church.

It Is Consummated

SOURCE:  It Is Consummated (Albany, Albany County, New York); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 January 2012.

{19:23} Then the soldiers, when they had crucified him, took his garments, and they made four parts, one part to each soldier, and the tunic. But the tunic was seamless, woven from above throughout the whole.
{19:24} Then they said to one another, “Let us not cut it, but instead let us cast lots over it, to see whose it will be.” This was so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, saying: “They have distributed my garments among themselves, and for my vesture they have cast lots.” And indeed, the soldiers did these things.
{19:25} And standing beside the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, and Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
{19:26} Therefore, when Jesus had seen his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son.”
{19:27} Next, he said to the disciple, “Behold your mother.” And from that hour, the disciple accepted her as his own.
{19:28} After this, Jesus knew that all had been accomplished, so in order that the Scripture might be completed, he said, “I thirst.”
{19:29} And there was a container placed there, full of vinegar. Then, placing a sponge full of vinegar around hyssop, they brought it to his mouth.
{19:30} Then Jesus, when he had received the vinegar, said: “It is consummated.” And bowing down his head, he surrendered his spirit.

SOURCE: Conte, Ronald L. Jr., translator and editor .  The Sacred Bible. Catholic Public Domain Version . John 19:23-30. Online <http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-04_John.htm>. Accessed 26 January 2012.

The inscription on the window states:

It Is Consummated – John XIX

Gift of John and Catherine Daily Memory of Their Family [Jenwick?]

Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko

Ten stained glass windows in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albany, New York depict scenes from the life of Christ .  The seventh, My Father, If It Is Possible, Let This Chalice Pass from Me, appears in the east wall of the church.

My Father, If It Is Possible, Let This Chalice Pass from Me

SOURCE:  My Father, If It Is Possible, Let This Chalice Pass from Me (Albany, Albany County, New York); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 January 2012.

{26:36} Then Jesus went with them to a garden, which is called Gethsemani. And he said to his disciples, “Sit down here, while I go there and pray.”
{26:37} And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and saddened.
{26:38} Then he said to them: “My soul is sorrowful, even unto death. Stay here and keep vigil with me.”
{26:39} And continuing on a little further, he fell prostrate on his face, praying and saying: “My Father, if it is possible, let this chalice pass away from me. Yet truly, let it not be as I will, but as you will.”
{26:40} And he approached his disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter: “So, were you not able to keep vigil with me for one hour?
{26:41} Be vigilant and pray, so that you may not enter into temptation. Indeed, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
{26:42} Again, a second time, he went and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this chalice cannot pass away, unless I drink it, let your will be done.”
{26:43} And again, he went and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
{26:44} And leaving them behind, again he went and prayed for the third time, saying the same words.
{26:45} Then he approached his disciples and said to them: “Sleep now and rest. Behold, the hour has drawn near, and the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of sinners.
{26:46} Rise up; let us go. Behold, he who will betray me draws near.”

SOURCE: Conte, Ronald L. Jr., translator and editor .  The Sacred Bible. Catholic Public Domain Version. Matthew 26:36-46. Online <http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-01_Matthew.htm>. Accessed 26 January 2012.

The inscription on the window states:

My Father, If It Is Possible, Let This Chalice Pass from Me

Gift of Francis Catherine Cross Memory of Their Families

Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko

Ten stained glass windows in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albany, New York depict scenes from the life of Christ .  The sixth, Having Loved His Own Who Were in the World He Loved Them to the End, appears in the east wall near the rear of the church.

Having Loved His Own Who Were in the World He Loved Them to the End

SOURCE:  Having Loved His Own Who Were in the World He Loved Them to the End (Albany, Albany County, New York); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 January 2012.

{13:1} Before the feast day of the Passover, Jesus knew that the hour was approaching when he would pass from this world to the Father. And since he had always loved his own who were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
{13:2} And when the meal had taken place, when the devil had now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray him,
{13:3} knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands and that he came from God and was going to God,
{13:4} he rose up from the meal, and he set aside his vestments, and when he had received a towel, he wrapped it around himself.
{13:5} Next he put water into a shallow bowl, and he began to wash the feet of the disciples and to wipe them with the towel with which he was wrapped.
{13:6} And then he came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to him, “Lord, would you wash my feet?”
{13:7} Jesus responded and said to him: “What I am doing, you do not now understand. But you shall understand it afterward.”
{13:8} Peter said to him, “You shall never wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you will have no place with me.”
{13:9} Simon Peter said to him, “Then Lord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!”

SOURCE: Conte, Ronald L. Jr., translator and editor .  The Sacred Bible. Catholic Public Domain Version. John 13:1-9. Online <http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-04_John.htm>. Accessed 26 January 2012.

The inscription on the window states:

Having Loved His own Who Were in the World He Loved Them to the End. – St. John XIII.1

In Memory of John Downey His Wife Elizabeth from Stephen Downey Families

Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko

Ten stained glass windows in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albany, New York depict scenes from the life of Christ .  The fifth, Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me Forbid Them Not, appears in the south wall, facing Central Avenue.

Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me Forbid Them Not

SOURCE:  Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me Forbid Them Not (Albany, Albany County, New York); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 January 2012.

{10:13} And they brought to him the little children, so that he might touch them. But the disciples admonished those who brought them.
{10:14} But when Jesus saw this, he took offense, and he said to them: “Allow the little ones to come to me, and do not prohibit them. For of such as these is the kingdom of God.
{10:15} Amen I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a little child, will not enter into it.”
{10:16} And embracing them, and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them.

SOURCE: Conte, Ronald L. Jr., translator and editor .  The Sacred Bible. Catholic Public Domain Version. Mark 10:13-16. Online <http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-02_Mark.htm>. Accessed 25 January 2012.

The inscription on the window states:

Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me Forbid Them Not – St. Mark

Gift of Samuel V. Cragier in memory of His Wife Catherine & Family – Aug. 2nd 1910.

Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko

Ten stained glass windows in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albany, New York depict scenes from the life of Christ .  The fourth, His Beginning of Miracles Did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, appears in the west wall at the rear of the church.

His Beginning of Miracles Did Jesus in Cana of Galilee

SOURCE:  His Beginning of Miracles Did Jesus in Cana of Galilee (Albany, Albany County, New York); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 January 2012.

{2:1} And on the third day, a wedding was held in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.
{2:2} Now Jesus was also invited to the wedding, with his disciples.
{2:3} And when the wine was failing, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”
{2:4} And Jesus said to her: “What is that to me and to you, woman? My hour has not yet arrived.”
{2:5} His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
{2:6} Now in that place, there were six stone water jars, for the purification ritual of the Jews, containing two or three measures each.
{2:7} Jesus said to them, “Fill the water jars with water.” And they filled them to the very top.
{2:8} And Jesus said to them, “Now draw from it, and carry it to the chief steward of the feast.” And they took it to him.
{2:9} Then, when the chief steward had tasted the water made into wine, since he did not know where it was from, for only the servants who had drawn the water knew, the chief steward called the groom,
{2:10} and he said to him: “Every man offers the good wine first, and then, when they have become inebriated, he offers what is worse. But you have kept the good wine until now.”
{2:11} This was the beginning of the signs that Jesus accomplished in Cana of Galilee, and it manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him.

SOURCE: Conte, Ronald L. Jr., translator and editor .  The Sacred Bible. Catholic Public Domain Version. John 2:1-11. Online <http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-04_John.htm>. Accessed 25 January 2012.

The inscription on the window states:

His Beginning of Miracles Did Jesus in Cana of Galilee – St John II.11

Gift of Young Ladies Sodality April 15, 1910

Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko

Ten stained glass windows in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albany, New York depict scenes from the life of Christ .  The third, Thy Sins Are Forgiven Thee, appears in the west wall.

Thy Sins Are Forgiven Thee

SOURCE:  Thy Sins Are Forgiven Thee (Albany, Albany County, New York); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 January 2012.

{7:37} And behold, a woman who was in the city, a sinner, found out that he was reclining at table in the house of the Pharisee, so she brought an alabaster container of ointment.
{7:38} And standing behind him, beside his feet, she began to wash his feet with tears, and she wiped them with the hair of her head, and she kissed his feet, and she anointed them with ointment.
{7:39} Then the Pharisee, who had invited him, upon seeing this, spoke within himself, saying, “This man, if he were a prophet, would certainly know who and what kind of woman is this, who is touching him: that she is a sinner.”
{7:40} And in response, Jesus said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” So he said, “Speak, Teacher.”
{7:41} “A certain creditor had two debtors: one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.
{7:42} And since they did not have the ability to repay him, he forgave them both. So then, which of them loves him more?”
{7:43} In response, Simon said, “I suppose that it is he to whom he forgave the most.” And he said to him, “You have judged correctly.”
{7:44} And turning to the woman, he said to Simon: “Do you see this woman? I entered into your house. You gave me no water for my feet. But she has washed my feet with tears, and has wiped them with her hair.
{7:45} You gave no kiss to me. But she, from the time that she entered, has not ceased to kiss my feet.
{7:46} You did not anoint my head with oil. But she has anointed my feet with ointment.
{7:47} Because of this, I tell you: many sins are forgiven her, because she has loved much. But he who is forgiven less, loves less.”
{7:48} Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven you.”
{7:49} And those who sat at table with him began to say within themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?”
{7:50} Then he said to the woman: “Your faith has brought you salvation. Go in peace.”

SOURCE: Conte, Ronald L. Jr., translator and editor .  The Sacred Bible. Catholic Public Domain Version. Luke 7:37-50. Online <http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-03_Luke.htm>. Accessed 25 January 2012.

The inscription on the window states:

Thy Sins Are Forgiven Thee – St Luke VII.48

In Loving Mem of Mary Magdalene Smith

Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko

Ten stained glass windows in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albany, New York depict scenes from the life of Christ .  The second, And All That Heard Him Were Astonished at His Wisdom and His Answers, appears in the west wall.

And All That Heard Him Were Astonished at His Wisdom and His Answers

SOURCE:  And All That Heard Him Were Astonished at His Wisdom and His Answers (Albany, Albany County, New York); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 January 2012.

{2:40} Now the child grew, and he was strengthened with the fullness of wisdom. And the grace of God was in him.
{2:41} And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the time of the solemnity of Passover.
{2:42} And when he had become twelve years old, they ascended to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast day.
{2:43} And having completed the days, when they returned, the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents did not realize this.
{2:44} But, supposing that he was in the company, they went a day’s journey, seeking him among their relatives and acquaintances.
{2:45} And not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.
{2:46} And it happened that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, listening to them and questioning them.
{2:47} But all who listened to him were astonished over his prudence and his responses.
{2:48} And upon seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: “Son, why have you acted this way toward us? Behold, your father and I were seeking you in sorrow.”
{2:49} And he said to them: “How is it that you were seeking me? For did you not know that it is necessary for me to be in these things which are of my Father?”
{2:50} And they did not understand the word that he spoke to them.
{2:51} And he descended with them and went to Nazareth. And he was subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.
{2:52} And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and in age, and in grace, with God and men.

SOURCE: Conte, Ronald L. Jr., translator and editor .  The Sacred Bible. Catholic Public Domain Version. Luke 2:40-52. Online <http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-03_Luke.htm>. Accessed 25 January 2012.

The inscription on the window states:

And All That Heard Him Were Astonished at His Wisdom and His Answers – Luke II.47

In Memory of Mrs Anna Frances O’Connor Reid

Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko

Ten stained glass windows in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albany, New York depict scenes from the life of Christ .  The first, The Word Was Made Flesh and Dwelt Among Us, appears in the west wall, in the front of the church .  The others continue in chronological order in the west wall to the back of the church and then continue from the back of the church to the front along the east wall.

The Word Was Made Flesh and Dwelt Among Us

SOURCE:  The Word Was Made Flesh and Dwelt Among Us (Albany, Albany County, New York); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 January 2012.

{1:1} In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word.
{1:2} He was with God in the beginning.
{1:3} All things were made through Him, and nothing that was made was made without Him.
{1:4} Life was in Him, and Life was the light of men.
{1:5} And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
{1:6} There was a man sent by God, whose name was John.
{1:7} He arrived as a witness to offer testimony about the Light, so that all would believe through him.
{1:8} He was not the Light, but he was to offer testimony about the Light.
{1:9} The true Light, which illuminates every man, was coming into this world.
{1:10} He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world did not recognize him.
{1:11} He went to his own, and his own did not accept him.
{1:12} Yet whoever did accept him, those who believed in his name, he gave them the power to become the sons of God.
{1:13} These are born, not of blood, nor of the will of flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
{1:14} And the Word became flesh, and he lived among us, and we saw his glory, glory like that of an only-begotten son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

SOURCE: Conte, Ronald L. Jr., translator and editor .  The Sacred Bible. Catholic Public Domain Version. John 1:1-14. Online <http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-04_John.htm>. Accessed 25 January 2012.

The inscription on the window states:

The Word Was Made Flesh and Dwelt Among Us – John I.14

Gift of Rev Wm. F. O’Connor in Memory of His Parents John Anna

Copyright © 2012 by Stephen J. Danko