Courage and Conviction: the martyrs of Scripture
Discover the stories of martyrs from the Bible through works of art that picture their faith, courage and witness.
Ruth meets her husband Boaz (Ruth 2:1-23)
The book of Ruth tells the story of a foreign widow, who by being loyal to her mother-in-law, Naomi, ended up meeting her second husband Boaz in Bethlehem.
A Visual Journey through Holy Week
Explore Holy Week through the lens of church art — from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday.
The Call of St Peter (Luke 5:1-11)
After Jesus performed a miraculous catch of fish, he invited St Peter to become one of his disciples.
The Woman who touched Christ’s cloak (Luke 8:43-48)
The gospels tell the story of a woman who was healed of a twelve-year illness by touching Christ's cloak.
St Tabitha, the charitable disciple (Acts 9:36-43)
The Book of Acts tells the story of a charitable woman named Tabitha, who was raised from the dead by St Peter.
Contemporary Art in Catholic churches
Contemporary art, including sculpture, stained glass and innovative iconography, finds a home in Catholic spaces across the UK.
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.
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.
The Arts and Crafts Movement: a Catholic perspective
Catholic artists such as Christopher Whall and Harry Clarke were later luminaries within the Arts and Crafts movement.