St Martha and St Mary (Luke 10:38-42)
While Mary knelt at Jesus' feet to listen to his teaching, her sister Martha complained that she was not helping her to be a good hostess.
St John, Apostle and Evangelist (John 21:20-25)
St John the Evangelist was one of the Twelve Apostles and also wrote the Fourth Gospel, which describes him as the "beloved disciple". He went on to play a leading role in the Early Church.
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.
Christ walks on water (Matthew 14:22-33)
In the gospel story, Jesus miraculously walked on the stormy waves of the Sea of Galilee, saving St Peter when he tried to do the same.
The Beheading of St John the Baptist (Mark 6:17-29)
King Herod ordered the beheading of John the Baptist at the request of his stepdaughter, who had just performed a dance for him.
The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8)
The story of the Transfiguration describes how those closest to Jesus got a glimpse of him in heavenly glory while he prayed upon a mountain.
The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15)
The biblical story of the Flight into Egypt explains how Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus fled to Egypt to escape King Herod's wrath and seek refuge there until it was safe to return.
Christ washes the disciples’ feet (John 13:1-38)
During the Last Supper, Christ gave his disciples a practical lesson on humility by washing their feet, starting with St Peter.
The Breakfast at Lake Galilee (John 21:1-17)
The Risen Jesus appeared to seven of the disciples at dawn, on the beach of Lake Galilee. There he had breakfast with them and appointed St Peter as shepherd of the Church.
Christ stills the Tempest (Mark 4:35-41)
The gospels describe how Jesus calmed a raging storm on the Sea of Galilee with just a few words, demonstrating his power over the elements.