Holy, Holy, Holy: the mystery of the Holy Trinity
Catholics believe that the teaching of the Trinity - one God in three persons - is revealed throughout the Bible.
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:1-3)
Isaiah wrote that the Messiah would receive a series of gifts from the Spirit to help him to fulfil his mission.
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.
Joel foretells the Holy Spirit (Joel 2:28-29)
Joel, one of the Twelve Minor Prophets, warned the people of Judah about imminent disasters and called for repentance. He also spoke about a future era when the Holy Spirit would descend on everyone.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-11)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit took place on the day of Pentecost, when the Spirit came down on the disciples in the form of fire. This empowered them to spread the gospel and to establish the Church.
The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38)
The 'Annunciation' is the official title for the gospel story where the Archangel Gabriel 'announced' to the Virgin Mary that she was to become a mother to Jesus Christ.
Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-15)
Moses was tending to his father-in-law's flock in the desert when he saw a burning bush that was not consumed by the fire. From within the bush, God spoke to Moses and called him to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.