The Presentation at the Temple (Luke 2:22-38)
According to St Luke's gospel, Mary and Joseph presented the newborn Jesus at the temple in Jerusalem. There they met the elderly Simeon and Anna, who recognised the child as the Messiah.
St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Matthew 9:9-13)
St Matthew was one of the Twelve Apostles and is traditionally considered the author of the gospel that bears his name. He was a tax collector before becoming a disciple.
Simon of Cyrene helps Christ (Mark 15:21-22)
While passing by on his way in from the country, Simon of Cyrene was forced to help Jesus to carry his cross.
The Healing Ministry of Christ (Mark 1:32-34)
According to the gospels, Jesus was well-known for curing the sick, casting out demons and raising people from the dead.
The Adoration of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)
In St Matthew's gospel, a group of wise men follow a star from the east to visit the newborn Jesus. They knelt down in worship before the child and gave him precious gifts.
The Birth of St John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-66)
After St John the Baptist was born, his father Zechariah miraculously regained the power of speech when he wrote down his son's name 'John' on a tablet.
The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-56)
The Magnificat is a song of praise uttered by the Virgin Mary, found within the pages of St Luke’s gospel. The words of the song are based on a dramatic speech Mary made in the house of her elderly relative, St Elizabeth.
Christ comforts the women of Jerusalem (Luke 23:27-31)
As Jesus carried the cross-beam through the streets of Jerusalem, he comforted a group of women who were mourning his death.
Christ gives the keys to St Peter (Matthew 16:13-20)
Jesus entrusted St Peter with the responsibility of leading his Church, with his authority symbolised by the "power of the keys".
The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)
The story of how the Risen Christ talked anonymously with two of his mourning disciples on the Road to Emmaus is found in St Luke’s gospel.