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.
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.
Rizpah mourns her crucified sons (2 Samuel 21:1-14)
Rizpah's faithful vigil over her dead sons, who were hanged on a hill and left unburied, symbolises the future suffering of the Virgin Mary during Christ's crucifixion.
The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-56)
The Magnificat is a song of praise uttered by the Virgin Mary, found within the pages of St Luke’s gospel. The words of the song are based on a dramatic speech Mary made in the house of her elderly relative, St Elizabeth.
Aaron is appointed high priest (Exodus 28:1-43)
Aaron was the first high priest of Israel, appointed by God through Moses. His role was to act as mediator between the people and God.
The Visit of the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1-13)
The Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon to test his wisdom and was greatly impressed by his answers, his court, and his God. Her story was later compared with the visit of the wise men to the infant Christ.
Samson removes the gates of Gaza (Judges 16:1-3)
Samson, a strong but flawed judge, used his supernatural strength to fight the Philistines. As a prophetic sign, he carried away the gates of Gaza.
Christ gives the keys to St Peter (Matthew 16:13-20)
Jesus entrusted St Peter with the responsibility of leading his Church, with his authority symbolised by the "power of the keys".
The Song of Deborah (Judges 5:1-31)
The Song of Deborah is a poem in the Book of Judges that celebrates the victory of Israel over the Canaanites. Sung by the prophetess Deborah and the warrior Barak, the song gives credit to God for their triumph.