The Parables of Christ
The gospels are full of short stories and sayings, called ‘parables’, that Christ used to teach people about the Kingdom of God.
Christ clears the temple (John 2:13-17)
The story of Christ driving merchants from the Temple is a critique of those who wish to profit from religion.
9. The Childhood of Christ
“Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and he was obedient to them. His mother pondered all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in age and in grace with God and men.” (Luke 2:50-51)
7. Christ appears to all of his disciples (Mark 16:9-14)
Jesus appeared to his disciples in a variety of ways - to Mary Magdalene, at the tomb, to two others on the road to Emmaus and to the rest, at table.
2. The Women find an Empty Tomb (Matthew 28:1-10)
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised, as he promised he would be. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples
+ Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana
The First Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Wedding at Cana. It's a meditation on Christ's first miracle, where he turned water into wine. He performed the sign at the Virgin's request during a wedding in Cana.
+ First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Christ
The First Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Baptism of Christ. It's a meditation on Christ's baptism in the River Jordan by St John the Baptist, which marked the start of his public ministry.
The Healing of Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52)
A blind beggar named Bartimaeus received his sight through faith when he called out to Jesus for mercy.
The Healing of the Paralysed Man (Luke 5:17-26)
The story of Christ healing a paralysed man while he was teaching in a house is included in three of the gospels.