The Woman who touched Christ’s cloak (Luke 8:43-48)
The gospels tell the story of a woman who was healed of a twelve-year illness by touching Christ's cloak.
St Tabitha, the charitable disciple (Acts 9:36-43)
The Book of Acts tells the story of a charitable woman named Tabitha, who was raised from the dead by St Peter.
Contemporary Art in Catholic churches
Contemporary art, including sculpture, stained glass and innovative iconography, finds a home in Catholic spaces across the UK.
Modern Art in Catholic Britain
In the UK, Catholic churches and cathedrals that were designed in the modernist style incorporated modern art throughout.
Christ unites the Virgin and St John (John 19:25-27)
As Jesus died on the cross, he brought his mother Mary and St John into a new relationship.
Soldier Saints of the Old Testament
In November, as many nations remember their war dead, let's look at some biblical examples of bravery in battle.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
This famous parable tells the story of a Good Samaritan who helps a wounded stranger, while others refuse.
Divine Design: the Gothic Revival and Catholic art
The Gothic Revival movement resulted in the construction of churches and cathedrals that were full of biblical artwork.
Women of the Old Testament
The Old Testament features many women, including mothers and mourners, queens and judges, prophets and martyrs, wives and widows.
Eve, the first woman
In the Bible, Eve is described as the first woman, the wife of Adam and the mother of the human race.