Deepertruth: Oh Jacob

I was reading in Genesis the story of Jacob and I was captivated by his life in this highly recognized biblical drama. From the very beginning, he was in competition with his brother Esau. 

Many today can relate to their rivalry being brothers. The customs then were vastly different than what we see today. 

Most would think nothing of a "birthright"today, but in the time of Jacob, this was huge. Esau was willing to sell his birthright for a bowl of stew. The biggest deception that played the most importance was Jacob obtaining Esau's "special blessing". 

Isaac was not able to recognize Esau as Jacob concealed himself so that his father thought he was Esau. How many Fathers give their children a "special blessing" today? How many children follow the faith of their fathers deserving of that blessing?

Many times, it is a father's prayer for their children that they keep the faith. Worse yet, how many father's even care what their children do? Does it matter that your children follow the Catholic Faith? 

Many father's can understand what it means to be a "prodigal father", but many do not mind, in fact many are themselves prodigals?