by Greg Beben | May 6, 2023 | Meditations
In last Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed, “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly” (Jn 10:10). The life he is referring to here is not only biological life, which is subject to decay, but rather an imperishable life, eternal life. “For God so...
by Greg Beben | Apr 29, 2023 | Meditations
The Church dedicates the 4th Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, as a World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The word “vocation” comes from the Latin word vocare which means “to call.” Our God who reveals himself to us also calls us to follow him. He is...
by Greg Beben | Apr 22, 2023 | Meditations
Today’s Gospel brings us back to Easter Day. We follow two disciples who did not remain with the others on Easter but rather left Jerusalem and went to the nearby village of Emmaus. The journey of the two disciples goes from sadness to joy: from loss and profound...
by Greg Beben | Apr 15, 2023 | Meditations
Today’s celebration of the Feast of Divine Mercy takes us right to the heart of the Paschal Mystery. On Good Friday we stood at the foot of the Cross with Jesus as he suffered and died. Last Sunday we came to the empty tomb with Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John, and...
by Greg Beben | Apr 8, 2023 | Meditations
Today’s Responsorial Psalm tells us: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!” We rejoice exultantly because on this Day, Christ our Lord, the Paschal Victim who died for us on the Cross, has Risen! Our Easter joy knows no bounds because new...
