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.… 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… Continue reading NASA SpaceX Falcon Heavy Europa Clipper

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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,… 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… 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… 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… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Joseph Reveals Himself To His Brother – Cornelius

This artwork by  L. Alma Tadema shows the Old Testament Joseph working as vizier for the Pharaoh in Egypt. https://echoesofegypt.peabody.yale.edu/hieroglyphs/joseph-overseer-pharaohs-granary Review and analysis Gn 41:55-57 55When all the land of Egypt… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Joseph, Overseer of Pharaoh’s Granaries – Tadema