The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
This famous parable tells the story of a Good Samaritan who helps a wounded stranger, while others refuse.
The Ancestry of Christ (Matthew 1:1-17)
The New Testament begins by tracing the family tree of Jesus, working back through the Old Testament. Both St Matthew and St Luke’s gospels each include a specific section on the ancestry of Christ.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
The parable of the prodigal son tells the story of a man who squanders his inheritance in a foreign land, hits rock bottom, and then returns home to his loving father, who instantly welcomes him home.
The Benedictus (Luke 1:67-80)
The Benedictus is the name of a poetic speech given by St Zechariah, the father of St John the Baptist. It’s named after the first word of the poem – ‘Benedictus’ - which is the Latin word for ‘Blessed’. He uttered these words after regai
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.
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.