From Eve to Mary: discovering the Virgin in Scripture
Explore the life of Mary through church art - prophecies, Old Testament counterparts, and gospel stories.
Corpus Christi: the Mystery of the Eucharist
On the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Church proclaims the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, which is often pictured in church art.
Eve, the first woman
In the Bible, Eve is described as the first woman, the wife of Adam and the mother of the human race.
Noah’s Ark (Genesis 6:5-8:19)
The book of Genesis says that Noah built a huge boat to save himself, his family, and various animals from a great flood.
Isaac, God’s faithful servant (Genesis 26:1-33)
Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, lived in the Promised Land as a father, a farmer, and a man of faith.
The Creation of the World (Genesis 1:1-2:3)
The book of Genesis tells the story of the creation of the world, describing its richness, diversity and harmony.
The Creation of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:1-25)
The book of Genesis describes the creation of the world and the arrival of the first humans, Adam and Eve, revealing important truths about human identity, our role in creation, and our relationship with God.
Joseph’s life in Egypt (Genesis 39:1-45:28)
Joseph, sold into slavery in Egypt, used his gift of interpreting dreams to advise Pharaoh about a coming famine. Eventually, his brothers came to Egypt seeking food, leading to an emotional family reunion.
The First Gospel (Genesis 3:14-19)
The "Protoevangelium" in Genesis 3:14-15 contains a promise that a woman, through her child, would eventually defeat the Devil. This woman was traditionally believed to be the Virgin Mary, through whom Christ came to save the world.
Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28:10-22)
Jacob had a dream about a ladder that connected heaven and earth. In the dream, God promised Jacob land, personal protection and blessings for the whole world.