A young galaxy forming with a giant black hole at its centre. Exploring the Amazing Universe. Throughout the history of science, revolutionary instruments propel our understanding with their landmark discoveries. The Hubble Space Telescope is a testament to that concept. Its design, technology and serviceability have made it one of NASA's most transformative observatories. From… Continue reading NASA Hubble-Videos-The Amazing Universe

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's icy moon for NASA. Blastoff! SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches Europa Clipper to Jupiter's ocean moon. NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday, 10/13/24, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will… Continue reading NASA SpaceX Falcon Heavy Europa Clipper

An angel appears to St. Joseph in a dream after the Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and tells him to flee with the Holy Family to Egypt to escape the sword of Herod. Artwork by F. Solimena. Second dream: In Matthew 2:13, Joseph is warned to leave Bethlehem and flee to Egypt Francesco Solimena (1657 – 1747) was an Italian painter based in… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Dream of Saint Joseph – Solimena

Jacob wrestles with an angel, after which the angel says, "Thy name shall not be called Jacob, but Israel: for if thou hast been strong against God, how much more shalt thou prevail against men" (Genesis, 32:28). This depiction of Jacob struggling with the angel is by Rembrandt. Gn 32:23-33 Jacob’s New Name.* 23That night, however, Jacob… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Jacob Wrestling With An Angel – Rembrandt

Jacob had a dream at Bethel, in which he saw a ladder or stairway, which was suspended between Heaven and Earth. God's angels were ascending and descending the ladder. This portrayal of Jacob's dream is by the artist J. Ribera. Gn 28:10-22 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel.* 10Jacob departed from Beer-sheba and proceeded toward Haran. 11When he came upon a certain place,* he stopped… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Jacob’s Dream – Ribera

The Prophet Jeremias is also known as the "Weeping Prophet" because of his lamentations over the captivity of Israel. This artwork depicting the grieving Jeremias is by Rembrandt. Jer 6:1-30 The Enemy at the Gates 1Seek refuge, Benjaminites, from the midst of Jerusalem! Blow the trumpet in Tekoa, raise a signal over Beth-haccherem; For disaster threatens from… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Jeremias Lamenting Destruction of Jerusalem – Rembrandt

An angel instructs Saint Joseph in a dream, urging him to take the Holy Family to Egypt. Artwork by Legnani. Third dream: In Matthew 2:19–20, while in Egypt, Joseph is told that it is safe to go back to Israel. Mt 2:19-20 The Return from Egypt. 19When Herod had died, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* St. Joseph’s Dream – Legnani

This artwork by Tissot shows young Jewish men carrying the Ark of the Covenant through the miraculously-parted waters of the Jordan river. When God commands His people to keep His covenant, He is ordering us to persevere in a love for Him that motivates service to Him in all that we do (see also 6:4–5; Mark 12:28–34). Mass… Continue reading *Bible Story* (Mass Reading on March 30, 2023) The Ark of the Covenant Passes Through Jordan River – Tissot

This intriguing artwork by James Tissot shows Saint Joseph pausing from his work in his carpentry shop and thinking deeply. A line of women passes outside Joseph's shop, before his unseeing eyes, carrying water pitchers on their heads. Prayers to St. Joseph For Workers Grant me to look upon work with the eyes of faith, so that… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* St. Joseph’s Anxiety – Tissot

Two by two, animals file into the Ark of Noah of the Old Testament in order to be saved from the Great Flood. Artwork by E. Hicks. Gn 6:14-22 Preparation for the Flood. 14Make yourself an ark of gopherwood,* equip the ark with various compartments, and cover it inside and out with pitch. 15This is how you shall… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Noah’s Ark – Hicks

Joseph, the eleventh and favorite son of Jacob of the Old Testament, is depicted in his role of chief counselor to the Egyptian Pharaoh, in this artwork by J. Tissot. Gn 41:44-57  Thus was Joseph installed over the whole land of Egypt. 44“I am Pharaoh,” he told Joseph, “but without your approval no one shall lift… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Joseph Dwelleth in Egypt – Tissot

Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel in the Old Testament, reunites himself with his brothers in Egypt. The youngest brother of Joseph, Benjamin, wraps his arms around Joseph's neck, and another brother kisses Joseph's hand. Joseph's other brothers look on unhappily because, hating Joseph, they had attempted to make him a slave in Egypt. Artwork… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Joseph Reveals Himself To His Brother – Cornelius