Samuel judges Israel (1 Samuel 7:3-17)
Samuel was a prophet and judge who appointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David, led a spiritual renewal of the nation, and prayed for victory over its enemies.
Christ is anointed by a sinful woman (Luke 7:36-50)
The account of the sinful woman who anointed Christ’s feet is found in St Luke’s gospel. It underlines Christ’s welcoming attitude towards sinners and his criticism of the self-righteous.