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 ...

Terah, the father of Abram, moved his family from Ur of the Chaldeans to Haran on the way to Canaan. After his father died in Haran, “the Lord said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people, and your ...

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 ...

Primary information about Abraham is found in Genesis 11:27-25:18. His call from God, unwavering faith, trust in and ...

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 often said Judaism, Christianity and Islam share the same father, Abraham. Abraham’s two wives – Sarah and Hagar – and the tensions that arose from that relationship get less attention. But ...

As people grow older and prepare for their transition into the next life, which Catholics call eternal life, the notion of "legacy" becomes important. Some people wonder what their legacy will be.