When Is the Word “Love” First Used in the Bible?
Since my new book "Genesis, A Bible Study Guide and Commentary" was just published by Ignatius Press (order here), I thought I would share one of my favorite discoveries. When…
Feast Day of St. Martha, loved by Jesus
Martha is often given the short shrift. She lived with her brother Lazarus and her sister Mary in Bethany where Jesus lived when he was in the Jerusalem area. She worked…
The Holy Family Ate those Pesky House Sparrows
Sparrows and the Gospel Reading today at Mass The Holy Family was not wealthy. When you had a firstborn son in Israel you were required to take a lamb to…