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.
Category: Iconography
9. The Harrowing of Hell (1 Peter 3:18-20; 4:6)
"In the spirit also he went to preach to the spirits in prison, those who had refused to obey long ago while God waited patiently in the days of Noah during the building of the ark." (1 Peter 3:19-20)
4. The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)
“When he was at table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight."
+ Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist
The Fifth Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Institution of the Eucharist. It's a meditation on Christ's introduction of the Eucharist while at table with the apostles, at the Last Supper.
+ Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana
The First Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Wedding at Cana. It's a meditation on Christ's first miracle, where he turned water into wine. He performed the sign at the Virgin's request during a wedding in Cana.
+ First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Christ
The First Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Baptism of Christ. It's a meditation on Christ's baptism in the River Jordan by St John the Baptist, which marked the start of his public ministry.
St Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist (Matthew 9:9-13)
St Matthew was one of the Twelve Apostles and is traditionally considered the author of the gospel that bears his name. He was a tax collector before becoming a disciple.
The Hospitality of Abraham (Genesis 18:1-15)
The story of the Hospitality of Abraham describes the warm welcome he gave to three strangers. It was later interpreted as a symbol of the Trinity.
The Ascension of Christ (Acts 1:1-11)
After his Resurrection, Christ continued to appear to his followers for forty days. Once this time was up, he then returned to heaven, an event known as the 'Ascension'.