Project BLACK MAMBA: Lent

'Tis the feast of Blessed John of Fiesole, Religious, O.P. (circa 1394-1455, A.K.A. Fra Angelico), patron of Catholic artists: Blessed-link ūnus, Blessed-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The Book of Esther, chapter C, verses twelve, fourteen thru sixteen, & twenty-three thru twenty-five;
Psalm One Hundred Thirty-eight, verses one thru three & seven(c) thru eight;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter seven, verses seven thru twelve.

Personal Reading
The Book of Genesis, chapter twenty-seven (verses one thru forty-six);
The Book of Genesis, chapter twenty-eight (verses one thru twenty-two);
The Book of Genesis, chapter twenty-nine (verses one thru thirty-five);
The Book of Genesis, chapter thirty (verses one thru forty-three).

Commentary: Jacob's deception (27:1-45), Jacob is sent to Laban (27:46-28:9), Jacob's dream at Bethel (28:10-22, A.K.A. "Jacob's ladder"), Jacob arrives in Haran (29:1-14), Jacob marries Leah & Rachel (29:15-30), Jacob's children (29:31-30:24), & Jacob outwits Laban (30:25-43).