Adam and Eve, our first parents
1st December “Just as in Adam all die, so all will be brought to life in Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:22) We begin this Advent with the famous story of the sin of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The book of Genesis, as interpreted in the New Te
The Prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 60:1-22)
Isaiah was one of Israel's greatest prophets. He warned of impending destruction but also spoke about the bright future that would follow. His book contains prophecies about the Messiah and is frequently quoted in the New Testament.
David becomes king (2 Samuel 5:1-3)
David settled in Hebron, where he was made king of Israel. He later captured Jerusalem, expanded his kingdom and was promised an everlasting throne.
The Creation of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:1-25)
The book of Genesis describes the creation of the world and the arrival of the first humans, Adam and Eve, revealing important truths about human identity, our role in creation, and our relationship with God.
The Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7:1-17)
According to St Matthew's gospel, Isaiah's prophecy of the Virgin Birth refers to the birth of Jesus Christ. St Matthew explains that this prophecy was fulfilled through the Virgin Mary, who conceived Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
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 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.
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 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.