Prophet predicted defeat, but also God’s eventual mercy
Jeremiah saw a deeper meaning.
Ecclesiastes teaches lesson of humility
It maintains that humility is the truest form of wisdom.
By welcoming strangers, was Abraham ‘entertaining angels’?
Who are they, these three strangers who appear unexpectedly at Abraham’s tent?
From destruction can arise a glorious rebirth
The Old City of Jerusalem looks incredibly exotic and ancient.
Offerings of Melchizedek foreshadow the Eucharist
After fighting a battle, what does a soldier do?
Pentecost is a celebration of the enduring presence of the Spirit
The lector faces a formidable challenge in Sunday’s first reading.
Covenant of Noah invites early converts to Christianity
Why would anyone, except a vampire, be tempted to drink blood?
Stretching ourselves both takes,and gives, strength
Which comes first: the chicken or the egg?
Paul’s efforts accelerated separation from Judaism
Christianity began as a movement within Judaism.
Apostles heal in the power of Jesus’ name
Our identity is bound up with our name.