The Song of Judith (Judith 15:14-16:17)
The Song of Judith is a biblical hymn that celebrates the bravery of Judith, a woman who saved Israel from destruction by assassinating Holofernes, the general of the invading Assyrian army.
The Early Life of Moses (Exodus 1:1-2:25)
Moses was born to Hebrew parents in Egypt during a time when the Pharaoh had ordered the drowning of all male Hebrew infants. His mother placed him in a basket on the Nile River, where he was found and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter, and raised as an
Queen Esther protects the Jews (Esther 8:1-8)
The biblical story of Esther is of a Jewish woman named Esther who became queen of Persia and risked her life to save her people from annihilation.
Joseph is betrayed by his brothers (Genesis 37:1-36)
Joseph was the favourite son of Jacob, which caused jealousy among his brothers. They sold him into slavery in Egypt, where he later rose to power. The betrayal of Joseph was later reflected in the betrayal of Jesus.
Moses raises the Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:4-9)
In the story of Moses raising the Bronze Serpent, the Israelites were bitten by venomous snakes in the wilderness. God commanded Moses to make a bronze serpent and raise it up on a pole, and anyone who looked at it would be healed from their snake bi
St Michael the Archangel (Daniel 12:1)
St. Michael, one of the seven archangels, is known as the military leader of the angels. He is often portrayed in Christian art as a soldier defeating the Devil.
The Breakfast at Lake Galilee (John 21:1-17)
The Risen Jesus appeared to seven of the disciples at dawn, on the beach of Lake Galilee. There he had breakfast with them and appointed St Peter as shepherd of the Church.
Christ stills the Tempest (Mark 4:35-41)
The gospels describe how Jesus calmed a raging storm on the Sea of Galilee with just a few words, demonstrating his power over the elements.
The Presentation at the Temple (Luke 2:22-38)
According to St Luke's gospel, Mary and Joseph presented the newborn Jesus at the temple in Jerusalem. There they met the elderly Simeon and Anna, who recognised the child as the Messiah.
The Song of Moses (Exodus 15:1-22)
The Song of Moses, also called ‘the Song of the Sea’, is a thanksgiving hymn that celebrates the miracle of the Red Sea and the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. It also looks forward to the founding of the Temple of Jerusalem.