Eve, the first woman
In the Bible, Eve is described as the first woman, the wife of Adam and the mother of the human race.
Marvellous Mosaics: the Art of the Byzantine Revival
The Byzantine Revival was an artistic and architectural approach to church design that resulted in beautiful mosaics.
The Call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9)
God told Abraham to relocate to the land of Canaan, promising great blessings for the whole world through his family line.
The Passover (Exodus 12:1-36)
In the Book of Exodus, the Israelites marked their doors with lamb's blood to save their firstborn sons from a plague. This led to an annual ritual meal known as the Passover.
Moses sends out Twelve Spies (Numbers 13:1-14:38)
Moses sent out twelve spies to explore the Promised Land - and told them to bring back examples of its fruit.
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.
+ Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Third Glorious Mystery of the Rosary is the Descent of the Holy Spirit. It's a meditation on when Christ sent the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and his mother, following his Ascension.
Ruth, the faithful foreigner
7th December “Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. He slept with her, and the Lord granted that she conceive, and she bore a son.” (Ruth 4:13) In St Matthew’s version of Christ’s family tree, he includes four women, one of whom w
Abram meets Melchizedek (Genesis 14:1-24)
The story of the priest and king Melchizedek offering bread and wine to Abram is traditionally understood as a symbol of Christ and the Sacrifice of the Mass.
The Burial of Christ (John 19:38-42)
After his death, the body of Jesus was wrapped in linen cloths, and laid in a garden tomb, which was then sealed with a large stone.