Category: The Word
December 13th – The Feast of Saint Lucy – Patron Saint of the Blind
St. Lucy is a virgin and martyr of Syracuse in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on December 13th. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283. Her father was of Roman origin, but his early death left […]
The Blinding of Saul
The book of Acts contains three accounts of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, who would later be known as the apostle Paul. This militant opponent of Jesus Christ was destined to become one of the most ardent advocates of Christianity. The story of Paul’s […]
A Pillar of Salt – Don’t Look Back
In speaking to His disciples about a coming time of great destruction, Jesus mentioned what happened to Lot’s wife and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. “Remember Lot’s wife!” He said. “Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life […]
To Bind & Blind – Samson
The story of Samson and Delilah can be found in chapter 16 of the Book of Judges. The story begins with the announcement of Samson’s birth by the angel of the Lord (Judges 13:1–24). In fact, Samson’s birth was divinely preannounced to his parents (Judges […]
Everyone Is Important To God – Ruth
The Book of Ruth is one of only two books of the Bible to be named after women (the other is Esther). Despite its short length, this remarkable book is filled with useful principles that can positively impact our relationship with God. The Book of […]
Silence & The Book of Job
The book of Job consisted of forty-two chapters in the Hebrew Scriptures. Although the author of these stories is unknown, we do know that it is possibly the oldest of any book in the Bible. Within these chapters, we read how God himself puts Job […]
The Book of James – Look In the Mirror
One of my most favorite books within the Bible is the book of James. This book is not a narrative like the gospels and Acts, rather it is more like the “Proverbs of the New Testament.” Instead of telling stories of Jesus or providing a […]
The Servant Songs
Throughout the Bible, God’s followers have experienced suffering in numerous forms – persecution, slander, emotional turmoil, and even physical pain. In such cases, suffering is accepted as service to God, albeit a self-sacrificing service. The picture of the suffering of our Lord is nowhere more […]
The Near Sacrifice of Isaac & God’s Promise
In perhaps one of the most recognized passages of Scripture, the near-sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22:1-19 is both a transfixing, yet unsettling pericope. The story appears in the “patriarchal history” (12-50) at the center of Genesis following “primeval history” (1-11). While the primeval history […]
