Rizpah mourns her crucified sons (2 Samuel 21:1-14)
Rizpah's faithful vigil over her dead sons, who were hanged on a hill and left unburied, symbolises the future suffering of the Virgin Mary during Christ's crucifixion.
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 Sanctus (Isaiah 6:1-8)
The Sanctus is a hymn of praise found in the Bible, specifically in the book of Isaiah and the book of Revelation. It begins with the words "Holy, holy, holy" and praises God's glory and power.
The Song of Songs (3:11 – 4:8)
The Song of Songs is a passionate poem about the love between a man and his bride, featuring imagery from the natural world. It may have been a royal wedding song written for King Solomon.
The Covenant with Noah (Genesis 8:20 – 9:17)
After the Great Flood, Noah offered sacrifices to God. In return, God promised that there would never be such a flood again, appointing the rainbow as a sign of this.
The Resurrection of the Messiah (Psalm 16:8-11)
According to the Book of Acts, St Peter explained to the crowds that Psalm 16 was a prophecy about the resurrection of the Messiah.
The Death of Joseph (Genesis 50:22-26)
Joseph died in Egypt, surrounded by his family. On his deathbed, Joseph asked that his remains be taken back to his homeland.
Daniel in the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6:1-25)
The Prophet Daniel was an important figure in the Persian court. He was thrown into a den of lions as punishment for praying to God. Miraculously, he survived the night unharmed, being protected by an angel.
Judith beheads Holofernes (Judith 13:1-10)
The story of Judith is of a young widow who saves her people from an Assyrian invasion by beheading Holofernes, the enemy general.
The Call of the Twelve Apostles (Matthew 10:1-15)
Jesus chose twelve of his disciples to be his 'apostles'. These men would specially share in his mission and continue it after his death.