Shrine Window Dates Back to 1875
The Sacred Heart Window
Have you ever wondered about the history of the many pieces of stained glass in The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
The Sacred Heart stained-glass window in our Holy Agony Shrine is one the oldest windows in the Basilica Shrine. It was installed in 1875, when the church was the Immaculate Conception Chapel.
The Holy Agony Shrine, which commemorates the passion of Our Lord, lies within the eastern transept of the Shrine. Its focal point is the Sacred Heart stained glass window. The famous Studio of F.X. Zettler (Francis Xaver Zettler) in Munich, Bavaria, produced the beautiful artwork. The stained-glass window depicts Jesus pointing to His Sacred Heart, which is surrounded by thorns and burning with love.
His left arm extends outward, a gesture of sharing His Divine Life with us. To the left and right of the window are four panels (two on each side) depicting the sorrowful mysteries.
We invite you to take a closer look at the Sacred Heart window and our other stained glass on your next visit to the Basilica Shrine.
The Promises the Sacred Heart of Jesus made to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.
2. I will give peace in their families.
3. I will console them in all their troubles.
4. I will be their refuge in life and especially in death.
5. I will abundantly bless all their undertakings.
6. Sinners shall find in my heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy.
7. Tepid souls shall become fervent.
8. Fervent souls shall rise speedily to great perfection.
9. I will bless those places wherein the image of my Sacred Heart shall be exposed and venerated.
10. I will give to priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts.
11. Persons who propagate this devotion shall have their names eternally written in my heart.
12. In the excess of the mercy of my heart, I promise you that my all-powerful love will grant to all those who will receive Communion on the first Fridays, for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance: They will not die in my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; and my heart will be their secure refuge in that last hour.
