by Greg Beben | Mar 1, 2022 | Meditations
As we embark anew on the Lenten journey, we are reminded by Fr. Francis in his Seasonal Introduction that “the Lenten Season is a pilgrimage of faith into our interior life where we meet the Lord and open our hearts to his transforming love.” We cannot ignore the...
by Greg Beben | Feb 28, 2022 | Seasonal Introductions
The liturgy has brought us through Advent, Christmas, and Ordinary Time before Lent, always guiding us to a fuller life in Christ. As we pondered words of wisdom for the formation of our minds and hearts, we were brought to experience the power of the real presence of...
by Greg Beben | Feb 26, 2022 | Meditations
In today’s second reading, St. Paul tells us that as followers of Christ we have work to do: “Be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord.” The Gospel Acclamation further instructs us: “Shine like lights in the world as you hold on to the word of...
by Greg Beben | Feb 19, 2022 | Meditations
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us what seems like an impossible instruction: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” And, as Pope Francis tells us in the Spiritual...
by Greg Beben | Feb 12, 2022 | Meditations
Today, we reflect on a challenging and fundamental passage from Luke’s Gospel, Jesus’ teaching on the four beatitudes and the four woes. According to this passage, the blessed are the poor, the hungry, the weeping, and the hated, while the cursed are the rich, the...
