The Creation of the World (Genesis 1:1-2:3)
The book of Genesis tells the story of the creation of the world, describing its richness, diversity and harmony.
St Zechariah’s Vision (Luke 1:5-25)
In the Temple, a priest called Zechariah had a vision of the Angel Gabriel, who predicted the birth of his son, John the Baptist.
Jacob takes Esau’s birthright (Genesis 27:1-45)
Helped by his mother Rebekah, Jacob tricked his father Isaac into giving him the blessing intended for his twin brother, Esau.
The Crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:1-21)
In the book of Exodus, Moses miraculously parts the Red Sea, enabling the Hebrews to flee from the Egyptians and cross over to safety on the other side.
Christ clears the temple (John 2:13-17)
The story of Christ driving merchants from the Temple is a critique of those who wish to profit from religion.
St Thomas doubts Christ (John 20:19-29)
At the end of St John's gospel, we read that St. Thomas demanded proof of Christ's resurrection, which earned him the nickname 'Doubting Thomas'.
David receives the holy bread (1 Samuel 21:1-6)
The story of the priest Ahimelech giving holy bread to David was later understood to symbolise the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
The Martyrdom of St Paul (2 Timothy 4:6-8)
Tradition has it that St Paul was beheaded in Rome during the reign of the Roman Emperor Nero.
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:1-3)
Isaiah wrote that the Messiah would receive a series of gifts from the Spirit to help him to fulfil his mission.
The Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:1-9)
Jesus told a parable about a farmer sowing seed. It illustrates how people respond differently to the gospel, with various levels of faith and acceptance.