Woundedness
Terry’s commentary on Jacob’s struggle is magnificent. Read the whole text at Abbey–Roads2. This wrestling in the night can also suggest the spiritual combat involved...
Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, Day Four
We join with the Prophet Ezekiel in pondering the rich treasury of Grace that your most holy Mantle of Carmel sends down on us who...
Mansit solus
Genesis 32:23-33 And He Withdrew From Them The patriarch Jacob prefigures Our Lord at prayer in the Garden of Gethsemani. “How so?” you ask. When...
Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, Day Three
A chariot of fire appeared taking the Prophet Elias to heaven in a whirlwind. Eliseus grabbed hold of Elias’ Mantle, shouting: My father! Chariot of...
Et ero custos tuus
Genesis 28:10-22 I Will Be Thy Keeper For all who, like the patriarch Jacob, journey, and seek, and dream, there is a message of hope...