by Greg Beben | Oct 7, 2023 | Meditations
Today’s Gospel Acclamation can serve as a key to help unlock for us what today’s readings are saying: “I have chosen you from the world, says the Lord, to go and bear fruit that will remain.” Like the vineyard owner both in the first reading and in the Gospel, God has...
by Greg Beben | Sep 30, 2023 | Meditations
In today’s Gospel there are two references to people “changing their minds.” The first, a positive case, is the son who initially said “no” to his father’s orders. The second is expressed negatively, describing the chief priests and the elders who refused to believe....
by Greg Beben | Sep 23, 2023 | Meditations
“You too go into my vineyard!” Ever since the beginning of the mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ, this very invitation has never failed to resound in the course of history. It is addressed to every person who comes into this world. It is being addressed to each of us...
by Greg Beben | Sep 16, 2023 | Meditations
Last Sunday, Jesus’ instruction was about fraternal correction. This week, as we continue to read from Matthew 18, our focus shifts from correcting to forgiving. At the heart of the Gospel is the call to extend mercy to others because God has been so merciful to us....
by Greg Beben | Sep 14, 2023 | Meditations
Mothers often carry sorrow in their hearts; sorrow is an inescapable aspect of maternal love. Mary, who loves more, therefore also has more sorrow. With today’s feast, which goes naturally with yesterday’s celebration of the Exaltation of the Cross, we join our...
by Greg Beben | Sep 13, 2023 | Meditations
The New Testament is full of references to the Cross. The first mention of it is in Jesus’ instructions to the Twelve, where he makes a negative statement: “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me” (Mt 10:38). A few chapters later,...
