The Holy Rosary for October
October is a month that is specially dedicated to the Rosary, the Catholic devotion to the Virgin Mary. This online version features biblical images of all 20 of its mysteries.
The Preaching of St John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-12)
St. John the Baptist's public ministry involved preaching repentance, baptising converts in the River Jordan, and preparing the people for the coming of Christ.
The Crowning with Thorns (Matthew 27:27-31)
While in custody, Jesus was cruelly crowned with thorns by Roman soldiers, who mocked him for claiming to be King of the Jews.
The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7)
In this intriguing parable, Jesus spoke of a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine of his one hundred sheep in the desert to look for just one who had gone missing.
8. St Thomas doubts Christ (John 20:24-29)
Eight days later, the disciples were again in the house, and on this occasion Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and he said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger
7. Christ appears to all of his disciples (Mark 16:9-14)
Jesus appeared to his disciples in a variety of ways - to Mary Magdalene, at the tomb, to two others on the road to Emmaus and to the rest, at table.
6. Christ appears to St Peter (John 21:1-19)
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He replied, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
5. Victimae Paschali Laudes: the Easter Sequence (1 Corinthians 5:7-8)
Christ, our Paschal Lamb, has been sacrificed. Therefore, let us celebrate the feast, not with the old yeast, the yeast of depravity and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
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."
3. Christ appears to St Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18)
Mary turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have removed him,