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 Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
The parable of the prodigal son tells the story of a man who squanders his inheritance in a foreign land, hits rock bottom, and then returns home to his loving father, who instantly welcomes him home.
The Visitation (Luke 1:39-45)
‘The Visitation’ is the formal name for the visit of the Virgin Mary to her elderly relative, St Elizabeth. The story is told in St Luke’s gospel.
Christ carries his cross (John 19:16-17)
After being sentenced to death, Jesus was ordered to carry his cross to Golgotha, the hill outside Jerusalem where he was to be crucified.
The Temptation of Christ (Luke 4:1-13)
The gospels say that after his baptism, Christ spent 40 days alone in the desert, where he was tempted three times by the Devil.
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:1-7)
This three-part expression, found in St John's gospel, spells out that Christ himself is the only way to heaven and is one of the most famous of his ‘I am’ sayings.
The Benedictus (Luke 1:67-80)
The Benedictus is the name of a poetic speech given by St Zechariah, the father of St John the Baptist. It’s named after the first word of the poem – ‘Benedictus’ - which is the Latin word for ‘Blessed’. He uttered these words after regai
Christ turns water into wine (John 2:1-11)
Christ’s very first miracle took place during a wedding in Cana. At his mother's request, he turned water into wine.
Christ blesses the children (Mark 10:13-16)
The gospel story of Christ blessing the children speaks to his positive attitude towards them and the importance of childlike trust.
The Deposition of Christ (Mark 15:42-47)
The taking down of Christ’s dead body from the cross is traditionally known in art as the ‘Deposition of Christ', the ‘Descent from the Cross’ or the ‘Lamentation of Christ’.