The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin
By contemplating the sufferings of the Virgin Mary alongside her Son, the faithful can find great strength during times of trial.
The Holy Cross: from Genesis to the Gospels
Throughout the Bible, the mystery of the cross is gradually revealed. Explore this topic through chosen works of church art.
The Seventh Sorrow: the Burial of Christ
In the Seventh Sorrow, the faithful reflect on the sense of grief and desolation that filled the Virgin's heart after the body of Jesus was laid in the tomb.
The Sixth Sorrow: the Deposition
In the Sixth Sorrow, the faithful reflect on the devastating sword of grief that pierced the Virgin’s heart when the soldier thrust his lance into the side of Jesus and his body was removed from the cross.
The Fifth Sorrow: the Crucifixion of Christ
In the Fifth Sorrow, the faithful stand prayerfully with the sorrowful Virgin at the foot of the cross, as she contemplates the agonising death of her Son.
The Fourth Sorrow: the Carrying of the Cross
In the Fourth Sorrow, the faithful consider the Virgin’s anguish when she saw her son struggling under the weight of the cross, as he undertook the painful journey through Jerusalem to Calvary.
The Third Sorrow: the Loss of the Christ Child
In the Third Sorrow, the faithful join in spirit with the sorrowful Virgin, as she returned to Jerusalem to search for her missing Son.Â
The Second Sorrow: the Flight into Egypt
In the Second Sorrow of the Virgin, the faithful reflect on the episode when, to escape the cruelty of King Herod, Our Lady was forced to hurriedly escape into Egypt with St Joseph and the Christ Child.
The First Sorrow: the Prophecy of Simeon
In the First Sorrow, the faithful meditate on the episode in the Temple, shortly after Christ’s birth, when the Virgin was warned of hardships to come.
Holy, Holy, Holy: the mystery of the Holy Trinity
Catholics believe that the teaching of the Trinity - one God in three persons - is revealed throughout the Bible.
The Holy Angels
Through sacred art, discover more about the role of angels in the Bible, including their organisation into nine choirs, as well as key stories in which they feature.