Deborah judges Israel (Judges 4:4-10)
Deborah was an Israelite judge and prophetess. With the military leader Barak, she defeated the Canaanites and the head of their army, Sisera.
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.
St Raphael travels with Tobias (Tobit 4:1-2; 5:1-22)
The book of Tobit tells the story of how St Raphael the Archangel protected Tobias on a long journey, healed his father Tobit from blindness and introduced him to his wife Sarah.
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.
Christ enters Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11)
Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, with cheering crowds waving palm branches, is celebrated by the Church on Palm Sunday.
The Death of Joseph (Genesis 50:22-26)
Joseph died in Egypt, surrounded by his family. On his deathbed, Joseph asked that his remains be taken back to his homeland.
Daniel in the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6:1-25)
The Prophet Daniel, a prominent figure in the Persian court, was thrown into a lions’ den for praying to God. An angel protected him, and he survived unharmed.
Judith beheads Holofernes (Judith 13:1-10)
The story of Judith is of a young widow who saves her people from an Assyrian invasion by beheading Holofernes, the enemy general.
The Call of the Twelve Apostles (Matthew 10:1-15)
Jesus chose twelve of his disciples to be his 'apostles'. These men would specially share in his mission and continue it after his death.