David defeats Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-54)
As a young shepherd, David defied all odds to slay the giant warrior Goliath, returning to Jerusalem in triumph with his opponent's head.
Christ meets Nicodemus (John 3:1-21)
In his gospel, St John describes how a Jewish leader called Nicodemus went from being a secret disciple of Christ to publicly helping at his burial.
I am the Bread of Life (John 6:22-71)
The first of Christ’s great ‘I am’ sayings, included in St John’s gospel, was when he declared himself to be “the bread of life” (John 6:35).
The Ancestry of Christ (Matthew 1:1-17)
The New Testament begins by tracing the family tree of Jesus, working back through the Old Testament. Both St Matthew and St Luke’s gospels each include a specific section on the ancestry of Christ.
Zerubbabel rebuilds the Temple (Ezra 3:1-13)
Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David and ancestor of Jesus, played a crucial role in leading the exiled Jews back to Jerusalem and in overseeing the rebuilding of the Temple.
The Repentance of King Manasseh (2 Chronicles 33:1-20)
The story of King Manasseh's repentance is a tale of God's mercy and forgiveness. Despite his grievous sins, including sacrificing his own children, Manasseh humbled himself and was forgiven by God.
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
This parable teaches the importance of readiness for the arrival of Jesus, who is symbolised by a bridegroom. The wise bridesmaids, who were prepared for his coming, are contrasted with the foolish ones, who were not.
Haggai’s Prophecy of the Temple (Haggai 2:1-9)
Haggai was the tenth prophet of The Twelve Prophets and he lived in the sixth century BC. His mission was to motivate the people to finish rebuilding the Second Temple. His Temple Prophecy was later interpreted to refer to Jesus Christ.
The Resurrection Collection: Easter 2025
To mark Easter 2025, here you’ll find ten images of the Risen Christ found in Catholic churches across Britain. You can explore this collection of art picturing the Resurrection throughout the Easter Season.
Elijah prophesies to Israel (1 Kings 17:1-24)
Elijah was a prophet in the Old Testament who lived in the northern kingdom of Israel in the ninth century BC. Elijah came from Tishbe near the River Jordan. Like St John the Baptist, he was known for wearing a distinctive shaggy cloak and a leather