Category Church Fathers

On Violence in the Old Testament

The violence of the Old Testament is often cited in attacks on the Bible and the Faith.  Here are four helpful perspectives on the violence involved in the Israelite’s conquest of Canaan, arguably the most egregious instances of violence portrayed…

A New Catholic Study Group!

A Catholic Study Group for adults is starting during Advent at the St. Anthony of Padua Parish Spiritual Center in Tamuning! Meetings will be held weekly on Monday evenings at 6:45 p.m., after the parish Mass, and the first meeting…

Rahab, Spies, and Lies

The Old Testament heroine Rahab (pronounced “Raw-KHAWB” in Hebrew) is mentioned in glowing terms several times in the New Testament. In the Letter to the Hebrews we read:  “By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who were…