Christ raises a widow’s son (Luke 7:11-17)
This gospel story tells of Jesus raising a young man from the dead during his funeral in Nain.
King Josiah the Reformer (2 Chronicles 34-35)
King Josiah of Judah was a young royal who introduced religious reforms in his kingdom, prioritised the Law of Moses and focused on social justice.
The Holy Women at the Tomb (Mark 16:1-8)
The account of the arrival of the female followers of Christ at his tomb is found in all four gospels (Matthew 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-11; John 20:1-9). Each gospel focuses on different details of the visit. St Luke’s gospel is one of th
The Scourging at the Pillar (John 19:1-3)
The gospels briefly describe the scourging of Jesus in a matter-of-fact way. He was probably tied to a pillar and then flogged.
The Multiplication of the Loaves (John 6:1-15)
The gospels describe how Christ blessed some loaves and fishes and then miraculously used them to feed more than five thousand people.
The Burial of Christ (John 19:38-42)
After his death, the body of Jesus was wrapped in linen cloths, and laid in a garden tomb, which was then sealed with a large stone.
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.