by Greg Beben | Jan 9, 2024 | Seasonal Introductions
Beginning today, the day after the Baptism of the Lord, until Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (January 9 – February 13), we enter into the first part of what is called Ordinary Time. In Advent we pondered the dark, chaotic condition of man before the birth of Jesus....
by Greg Beben | Jan 7, 2024 | Meditations
The readings today give us a renewed appreciation of the Rosary’s first Mystery of Light: the Baptism of the Lord. They draw us into the heart of two servants: Jesus, fully human and fully divine, sent to serve humanity through his life, death and resurrection; and...
by Greg Beben | Jan 6, 2024 | Meditations
St. Matthew’s Gospel introduces two contrasting responses to the birth of the Messiah. On one hand, the Gentile “Magi from the east” seek out “the newborn King of the Jews” in order “to do him homage.” On the other hand, Herod and his court also seek the Messiah, but...
by Greg Beben | Dec 31, 2023 | Meditations
The first day of the new calendar year is usually a time when people extend good wishes to each other – “Happy New Year!” – and look forward in hope toward what the New Year will bring. It is also designated as the Church’s World Day of Peace, a day when we exercise...
by Greg Beben | Dec 30, 2023 | Meditations
During this Octave of Christmas, we rejoice and celebrate the arrival of Jesus, the Son of God. He has entered into time, into human history and culture, taking upon himself all that is human, to transform it all and to give it meaning. He has entered into the human...
