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,...
by Greg Beben | Sep 9, 2023 | Meditations
Today’s Gospel focuses on the question of what to do “if your brother sins against you.” Sometimes, in addition to being merciful and patient, we must correct each other. Jesus teaches us the proper approach to fraternal correction. Part of being a Christian is the...
by Greg Beben | Sep 2, 2023 | Meditations
In his rebuke of Peter in today’s Gospel, Jesus points out for us a contrast between two views – that of God and that of human beings. Peter’s reaction to Jesus’ prediction of his Passion is the example of a human point of view. Just before this rebuke, Peter was on...
by Greg Beben | Aug 26, 2023 | Meditations
In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks a question of his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?” As Pope Francis states in the Reflection for this week, each of us must ponder this same question: “Today, we hear Jesus’ question directed to each one of us: ‘And you, who do you...
by Greg Beben | Aug 21, 2023 | Meditations
Yesterday the rich man went away sad because he had many possessions. Why is it difficult for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God? Because if we attach much value to our possessions, then it is difficult to let them go. Along with wealth comes the worry of...
