The Mural of St Columbkille

Today, on the Feast of St. Columbkille, it seems appropriate to finally tell the story of the mural in the Education Center.

Last July the hall looked very different.

A layer of paint prepared the wall for the mural.

Then artist David Reiser got to work.

Mr. Reiser got some help from

 his three children on the project.

He also got some help form Fr. Vogel on 

the wording and the style of the letters.

During the school year, Fr Vogel brought all of the classes to the mural and explained the significance.

To the left is Ireland, St. Columbkille's homeland. To the right is the Island of Iona off the coast of Scotland. Here St. Columbkille and his twelve companions built the first of many monasteries as they brought the faith to Scotland. On the right you can see a dove as "Columbkille" literally means "Dove of the Church" in Gaelic. On the left, you can see the small boat carrying Columbkille and his companions to Scotland.

In the center is the Latin spelling of St. Columbkille as our saint composes one of his song.

If you haven't seen the mural yet, stop by the Education Center sometime for a look.

While it was a blessing to have this mural in the building for almost a year, it isn't quite complete. Mr. Reiser should be back this summer to finish it. So look for the minor addition in the fall.