by Greg Beben | Jul 26, 2025 | Meditations
The theme of persistent prayer is central to our liturgical readings for this Sunday. In today’s Gospel, at the request of one of his disciples, Jesus teaches them how to pray. Prayer can be expressed in the forms of adoration, thanksgiving, reparation, or petition....
by Greg Beben | Jul 19, 2025 | Meditations
In today’s readings we have several examples of people who serve others. We begin by considering Abraham, sitting at the entrance of his tent. Most likely he is resting after having done various chores throughout the morning. At such a time, after finishing some hard...
by Greg Beben | Jul 12, 2025 | Meditations
The central figure in today’s Gospel is the Good Samaritan, the one who looked with compassion upon a stranger in need and treated him with mercy. Throughout this week we will find that we can gain a deeper insight into the readings if we ponder them in light of the...
by Greg Beben | Jul 5, 2025 | Meditations
Sometimes our call as missionary disciples is truly challenging. It is, after all, a call to follow Jesus in the way of the Cross. It demands detachment and firm commitment. But we should not conclude from this that discipleship is all negative. Today’s readings speak...
by Greg Beben | Jun 28, 2025 | Meditations
Today we honor the two greatest Apostles, Sts. Peter and Paul. St. Peter is the rock on which the Lord built his Church and St. Paul is the tireless and fearless messenger of the Gospel to the whole world. These two giants of the faith represent the Church’s solid...
