Abraham trusted God’s promise that though his wife was barren, he would be the father of many. Yet he was no different than we are and at different points his trust in God wavered. He doubted God’s ...

One of the great examples of faith is Abraham, also known as the father of our faith. His story and that of his family pretty much covers the entire book of Genesis. And through this tremendous story, ...

The book of Genesis tells the account of God giving Abraham the charge to leave his country and start a journey to possess a land “flowing with milk and honey” — the Promised Land. On the 15th chapter ...

On Sunday, the Book of Hebrews told Catholics that Abraham trusted and obeyed God regarding leaving his home, bearing children and sacrificing Isaac. As described in Hebrews, “By faith Abraham obeyed ...

The Binding of Isaac in this week’s Torah portion, Vayera, is often read as an isolated story. However, reading it in the context of Abraham’s relationship with God puts this episode in a new light.

It is the promise that provides the foundation for a continuing relationship with God. A gift provides no guarantee for a relationship. In Jesus’ parable, the Prodigal Son told his father: “I want my ...

The overarching story is that God wants to be in a relationship with us. God wants us to live in harmony with each other and the world around us, and to use our godlike creativity – to make choices – ...