Abigail acts as peacemaker (1 Samuel 25:1-42)
Abigail, a wise woman married to Nabal, prevented David's revenge by humbly approaching him and advising against bloodshed, which led to their eventual marriage.
Balaam foresees a star (Numbers 22:1 – 24:25)
In the biblical story of the prophet Balaam, he blessed the Israelites and predicted the arrival of a future figure who would come to save them.
Rebekah at the well (Genesis 24:1-67)
Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and the mother of twin boys Esau and Jacob. She was also a distant ancestor of Christ. Rebekah helped Jacob receive his father's blessing instead of his elder twin, Esau.
The Martyrs of the Maccabees (2 Maccabees 7:1-42)
In the Second Book of the Maccabees, we read of seven brothers and their mother who were martyred for refusing to break the Law of Moses.
Rachel the Shepherdess (Genesis 29:1-30)
Rachel was a shepherdess in the Old Testament who became the wife of Jacob and the great love of his life. She gave birth to Joseph, who became his favourite son.
Joseph’s Life in Egypt (Genesis 39:1 – 41:57)
This remarkable ‘Joseph’ window tells almost the entire story of the lives of both Joseph and St Joseph, the foster-father of Christ. Various events from the life of Joseph are paired with similar events in the later life of St Joseph. This is be
Gideon and his fleece (Judges 6:1-40)
Gideon was a judge chosen by God to defeat the Midianites and deliver Israel from oppression. He accepted his mission after a miracle involving a fleece.
Hannah commits Samuel to God (1 Samuel 1:1-28; 2:18-21)
Hannah, after years of infertility and heartfelt prayers, became a mother to Samuel, who she then dedicated to God.
King Hezekiah’s recovery (Isaiah 38:1-20)
The Bible describes King Hezekiah as a faithful king of Judah who trusted in God during a siege by the Assyrians, and was miraculously delivered from terminal illness.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-11)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit took place on the day of Pentecost, when the Spirit came down on the disciples in the form of fire. This empowered them to spread the gospel and to establish the Church.