The Stay in Egypt (Hosea 11:1-4)
In his gospel, St Matthew links the stay of the Holy Family in Egypt with a saying from the Prophet Hosea about the recall of God's Son from Egypt.
The Prayer of Habakkuk (Habakkuk 3:1-15)
The Prayer of Habakkuk is a song that describes a grand vision of God, shining forth in glory upon a mountain. The hymn draws upon the story of the Exodus and points forward to the coming of the Messiah.
The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8)
The story of the Transfiguration describes how those closest to Jesus got a glimpse of him in heavenly glory while he prayed upon a mountain.
The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15)
The biblical story of the Flight into Egypt explains how Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus fled to Egypt to escape King Herod's wrath and seek refuge there until it was safe to return.
Christ washes the disciples’ feet (John 13:1-38)
During the Last Supper, Christ gave his disciples a practical lesson on humility by washing their feet, starting with St Peter.
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.
St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Matthew 9:9-13)
St Matthew was one of the Twelve Apostles and is traditionally considered the author of the gospel that bears his name. He was a tax collector before becoming a disciple.
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 Hospitality of Abraham (Genesis 18:1-15)
The story of the Hospitality of Abraham describes the warm welcome he gave to three strangers. It was later interpreted as a symbol of the Trinity.
The Ascension of Christ (Acts 1:1-11)
After his Resurrection, Christ continued to appear to his followers for forty days. Once this time was up, he then returned to heaven, an event known as the 'Ascension'.