Christ heals a man born blind (John 9:1-41)
Jesus miraculously healed a man who had been born blind, giving him the gift of sight for the first time in his life.
The Prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1-10)
Jeremiah was one of the Four Major Prophets of Israel. He warned of Jerusalem's fall but also spoke about the return from exile and the coming of the Messiah.
Christ meets the woman at the well (John 4:1-42)
The episode of Christ meeting the Samaritan women at Jacob's well is found within St John’s gospel. They discussed her personal life and he revealed himself to be the Messiah.
The Baptism of Christ (Matthew 3:13-17)
The baptism of Christ in the River Jordan is described in all four gospels. This event marked the start of his public ministry as the Messiah.
The Arrival of a Great Prophet (Deuteronomy 18:13-22)
The book of Deuteronomy tells the story of the Israelites' time in the desert. It contains a reference to a future prophet who would be a lawgiver, leader, liberator, and miracle-worker. Christ later claimed to be that promised prophet.
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 Crucifixion (Psalm 22:1-18)
Psalm 22 is a prayer for relief from suffering. It was traditionally attributed to King David and also understood as a reference to the crucifixion of Christ.
The Song of Creation (Daniel 3:46-90)
The Benedicite is a hymn from the Book of Daniel that celebrates God's creation. It is often used in Christian liturgy as a hymn of thanksgiving.
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.