Those Sent Are In God’s Hands Introduction “Do not be afraid,” said Joseph to his brothers. He forgave them, realizing […]

Christians: Sent As Sheep Among Wolves Introduction Jacob and his sons had to be uprooted and to accept the uncertain. […]

Sent in Poverty, to Reap Bumper Harvest Introduction When Joseph was sold to Egyptians, he was “sent” on the mission […]

Go And Proclaim The Kingdom Introduction Driven by famine, the brothers of Joseph go to Egypt to buy food. Without […]

The Christian Faith – A Daily Struggle, A Wrestling Introduction The mysterious wrestling of Jacob with God is typical of […]

Faith Moves God to Work Miracles Introduction Today’s first reading on the ladder of Jacob tells us about the continuous […]

Rejoice Because Your Names Are Written In Heaven 1. Disciples Must Be Missionaries 2. Without Means of Power  Introduction 1. […]

New Covenant, New Attitudes Introduction The author of the first reading interprets God’s intervention in history as a free option […]

Not Sacrifice, But Mercy Introduction In line with the promise made by God to give the “Promised Land,” to his […]

Faith On Trial  Introduction The incident of the sacrifice of Isaac was certainly a warning against the Canaanite practice of […]