The Song of Creation (Daniel 3:46-90)
The Benedicite is a hymn from the Book of Daniel that celebrates God's creation. It is often used in Christian liturgy as a hymn of thanksgiving.
The Piercing of the Messiah (Zechariah 12:10-14)
Zechariah prophesied that the people of Jerusalem would mourn bitterly over someone they had pierced. In his gospel. St John interpreted this as a reference to the death of Christ.
The Life of St Joseph (Matthew 1:18-2:23)
St Joseph is probably best-known for his key role in the Nativity, but there are several other episodes recorded in the gospels that tell us more about his life.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
The parable of the prodigal son tells the story of a man who squanders his inheritance in a foreign land, hits rock bottom, and then returns home to his loving father, who instantly welcomes him home.
The Visitation (Luke 1:39-45)
‘The Visitation’ is the formal name for the visit of the Virgin Mary to her elderly relative, St Elizabeth. The story is told in St Luke’s gospel.
St Peter’s rescue from prison (Acts 12:1-19)
St. Peter was miraculously rescued from prison by an angel, who led him past guards and opened locked gates, allowing him to escape unharmed.
King David’s affair with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:1-12:15)
During his reign, King David fell from grace by having an affair with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, one of his loyal soldiers. He arranged Uriah's death to conceal the scandal, but ultimately repented of his sin after being confronted by the prophet
The Call of Elisha (1 Kings 19:9-21)
Elisha was a prophet in ancient Israel who succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles. His life was one of sacrifice and service.
Christ carries his cross (John 19:16-17)
After being sentenced to death, Jesus was ordered to carry his cross to Golgotha, the hill outside Jerusalem where he was to be crucified.
The Trial of Susanna (Daniel 13:1-64)
In the Bible, Susanna is wrongfully accused of adultery by two elders, but with the help of the prophet Daniel, she is proved to be innocent.