by Greg Beben | Jun 4, 2016 | Meditations
The great feast of Pentecost was three weeks ago. For three weeks we have been journeying through “ordinary time,” discovering all the while how immeasurably rich is the life that God has poured into our hearts. We have pondered the mystery of the Most...
by Greg Beben | May 4, 2016 | Meditations
The Solemnity of the Ascension is one of the joyful highpoints of the liturgical year, and especially of the season of Easter. Jesus’ bodily ascension to heaven, his return to the Father, marks the glorious completion of his earthly mission. As he passes from...
by Greg Beben | Mar 26, 2016 | Meditations
Today we run to the tomb of Christ, together with the faithful women. We last saw him when he was buried last Friday afternoon. As soon as the Sabbath rest is over, we rush to the tomb. We want to be with him, to mourn him, to honor his body. We have been to tombs...
by Greg Beben | Feb 1, 2016 | News
Anawim started as a small prayer group in Corning, New York and we are now on three continents assisting many people in their faith journey. December 8, 2015 marked our 40th anniversary. It was celebrated globally in Corning, New York; Oxford, New Jersey and in Las...
by Greg Beben | Dec 31, 2015 | Meditations
We begin the New Year with a great solemnity in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast honors Mary with one of her most ancient and greatest titles, Theotokos, “Mother of God” or “God bearer.” We have prayed to Mary using this familiar...