This Week’s Torah Portion

In this week’s Torah portion, “Lech-Lecha,” we see God calling Abram to leave his homeland and journey to a new land where God promises to make him a great nation. This story reminds us of the importance of faith and obedience in following God’s call, even when it means leaving behind the familiar and stepping into the unknown.

The Haftarah reading from Isaiah echoes the theme of trust in God’s promises, emphasizing His power to sustain and protect His people. It reassures us that God is our strength and our salvation, encouraging us to lean on Him in times of doubt or difficulty. In the Catholic Gospel reading, Jesus assures us that all who come to Him will never be rejected, but instead will be raised up on the last day. This message of hope and eternal life reminds us of God’s unfailing love and His desire for us to be united with Him in faith.