During the Middle Ages, maps were invaluable treasures, particularly for explorers, merchants, and sailors. Maps enabled them to traverse vast oceans, transporting goods and bringing riches such as gold and silver. Maps served as instruments for efficient navigation, safe travel, and arrival at new lands. In today’s First Reading from the Book of Genesis, we see that Abram receives something more valuable than a medieval map—he receives God’s revelation...

Receiving something without questioning its source is portrayed in today’s First Reading. The Book of Genesis tells us about the woman (Eve) and the man (Adam), who lived in the Garden of Eden. Tragedy unfolds when Eve hands the fruit to Adam, and he takes and eats it without considering the consequences. It was not merely about the fruit itself; it was about acting without reflection. Even within Adam and Eve’s close relationship, that failure took shape.