by Greg Beben | Sep 7, 2024 | Meditations
God’s original intention in creating us was that we may share in a blessed communion of life and love with him and with others. In this life of communion we should be able to hear God who unceasingly communicates his love to us, and then, in return, sing his praises,...
by Greg Beben | Aug 31, 2024 | Meditations
In today’s Gospel Jesus accuses the Pharisees and scribes of treating their religious traditions as more important than the law of God. “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” The human traditions they so rigidly observed had become quite...
by Greg Beben | Aug 24, 2024 | Meditations
Following Jesus involves decisions. We may not notice this when the way seems easy, when we have joyful fellowship, spiritual consolations, and approval from the world. But since Jesus calls us to follow him on the “narrow way” that leads to Heaven (cf. Mt 7:13-14),...
by Greg Beben | Aug 17, 2024 | Meditations
Sunday after Sunday, perhaps even daily, we receive the Holy Eucharist, the Source and Summit of our Catholic faith (cf. CCC 1324). Have we ever considered the question the Jews quarrel about in today’s Gospel, namely, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” Have...
by Greg Beben | Aug 10, 2024 | Meditations
The Gospel reading today takes us into the heart of Jesus’ discourse on the Bread of Life. Here the Lord speaks about what we honor as the Source and Summit of our faith: the Holy Eucharist. Unlike every other teacher or prophet who came before or after him, Jesus...
