Servants of God
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that original sin was committed by Adam and Eve when they chose to …
Tag Archives: Genesis
The Authenticity of the Bible
There are often arguments concerning the Bible, ranging from claims that it is the inspired Word of God passed down …
God has a Plan
In the Book of Chronicles there is what seems at first glance, a puzzling story concerning Uzzah who appears to …
The ‘God Particle’
Quiet Contemplation
The short video below is a slide show of a selection of my own photographs taken in the area in which I …
We Must Oppose Gay Marriage in Britain
“In March the British government will begin a large consultation on gay marriage and David Cameron has already defined this …
Signs of the Times
Whilst on his death bed, Jacob called together his twelve sons. He knew them well and was aware of all …
Deliver Us From Evil
Joseph honours his father by promising to take his body from Egypt in order to bury him with his ancestors. …
God Is Compassion
When Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers, he does not abuse his power and authority over them or take …
God Lights Up Our Darkness
When Joseph’s brothers arrive in Egypt they fail to recognise the sibling they sold to traders and they come expecting …
An Expectant Heart
Pharaoh has two similar dreams which Joseph interprets. The fact that there were two dreams, both giving the same message …
Listen in Silence
Joseph is a God-fearing and faithful man and this is recognised by his master Potiphar (Pharaoh’s Captain) who puts him …
Jealousy
Joseph is the youngest son of Jacob born to him in old age and as we saw previously, often it …
The Lord is Our Strength
God reminded Jacob of his new name, Israel, which can be translated as ‘one who struggles with God’. This suggests …
God is Our Protection
Jacob wrestles with a mysterious man until dawn and during the bout he is injured. As dawn breaks, the man …
Unfailing Love
After working for fourteen years in order to mary Rachel, Jacob continued to work for another six years before deciding …
Patience
Rachel is unable to have children so she seeks other means to ensure that Jacob has heirs to carry on …
Perseverance & Persistent Prayer
Jacob had to work for seven years to earn the right to marry Rachel – then he was tricked by …
