by Greg Beben | Oct 31, 2023 | Meditations
Today is the joyful day when we remember and celebrate all the saints – all our brothers and sisters who are with God in Heaven, those we know by name, and those we do not. These are members of the one Church, but already in glory. For, as the Catechism tells us, the...
by Greg Beben | Oct 28, 2023 | Meditations
Today we reflect on the two greatest commandments: love of God and love of neighbor. These two commandments sum up our whole purpose in life. They are the foundation of the entire law and the prophets, as Jesus tells us in the Gospel. Today’s first reading gives us...
by Greg Beben | Oct 21, 2023 | Meditations
It may be helpful to review some of the background to the cunning question that is brought to Jesus in today’s Gospel. The Romans at the time were occupying Israel and imposing taxes on the people. The Israelites had to pay taxes using Roman coins bearing the image of...
by Greg Beben | Oct 14, 2023 | Meditations
The readings today invite us to ponder the theme of abundance. We can safely presume that all people aspire for some sort of abundance. But how do we properly direct this natural inclination? How can we keep our hearts in check so that we do not go overboard or become...
by Greg Beben | Oct 7, 2023 | Meditations
Today’s Gospel Acclamation can serve as a key to help unlock for us what today’s readings are saying: “I have chosen you from the world, says the Lord, to go and bear fruit that will remain.” Like the vineyard owner both in the first reading and in the Gospel, God has...
