by Greg Beben | Aug 12, 2023 | Meditations
It happens, sometimes, that people feel hopeless when they are in a serious difficulty and are consequently gripped with fear – and especially when it seems that God is absent. This was the experience of the prophet Elijah when he was running away from the wicked...
by Greg Beben | Aug 5, 2023 | Meditations
Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, which commemorates one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring events in Scripture. Jesus is on Mt. Tabor with Peter, James, and John. Suddenly his appearance changes entirely and he is radiant with divine glory....
by Greg Beben | Jul 29, 2023 | Meditations
In this week’s Spiritual Reflection, Pope Francis tells us, “Everything is done by grace, everything! We need only have the willingness to receive it, not to resist grace: grace does everything, but it takes ‘my’ responsibility, ‘my’ willingness.” This “willingness”...
by Greg Beben | Jul 22, 2023 | Meditations
Jesus’ explanation of the parable of the weeds ends with a strong, clear word. “At the end of the age,” God’s angels will separate the evildoers from the righteous. The former will be cast into a “fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth,”...
by Greg Beben | Jul 15, 2023 | Meditations
Reflecting on today’s Gospel, one might wonder: Who is this reckless sower who scatters his precious and fertile seeds all over the place? What sort of farmer allows his seeds to fall on a path where the birds will eat them up? Why does he not mind that his...
by Greg Beben | Jul 8, 2023 | Meditations
Fundamentally, every human person desires lasting happiness and peace. However, in the increasingly hectic and stressful world in which we live, the mental and emotional well-being that we long for is much harder to find. The various psychological techniques offered...
