The Healing Ministry of Christ (Mark 1:32-34)
According to the gospels, Jesus was well-known for curing the sick, casting out demons and raising people from the dead.
The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)
The story of how the Risen Christ talked anonymously with two of his mourning disciples on the Road to Emmaus is found in St Luke’s gospel.
Christ raises a widow’s son (Luke 7:11-17)
This gospel story tells of Jesus raising a young man from the dead during his funeral in Nain.
The Martyrs of the Maccabees (2 Maccabees 7:1-42)
In the Second Book of the Maccabees, we read of seven brothers and their mother who were martyred for refusing to break the Law of Moses.
The Resurrection of the Messiah (Psalm 16:8-11)
According to the Book of Acts, St Peter explained to the crowds that Psalm 16 was a prophecy about the resurrection of the Messiah.
Christ appears to St Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18)
The Risen Jesus first appeared to St Mary Magdalene, in the garden outside his tomb. He told her to share the news of his resurrection with the disciples.
The Resurrection of Christ (Matthew 28:1-20)
The Risen Christ is often shown holding a red cross banner as a symbol of victory over death.
Daniel in the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6:1-25)
The Prophet Daniel was an important figure in the Persian court. He was thrown into a den of lions as punishment for praying to God. Miraculously, he survived the night unharmed, being protected by an angel.