by Greg Beben | Mar 24, 2022 | Meditations
Today we ponder an unimaginable wonder: the conception of God as man in the womb of a young virgin. The miracle that takes place in secret at the Annunciation will remain an unseen mystery for nine months, until the day we celebrate the birth of God as man on December...
by Greg Beben | Mar 19, 2022 | Meditations
In the Sunday readings for this year’s Lenten journey, the Church gives us some snapshots from St. Luke’s narrative of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. In today’s Gospel, Jesus is told about some Galileans who suffered a tragic death at the hands of Pontius Pilate. It...
by Greg Beben | Mar 18, 2022 | Meditations
It is God’s eternal and loving plan to give every human being access to his Kingdom, which is “an eternal and universal kingdom, a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace” (Preface, Mass of Christ the King). The...
by Greg Beben | Mar 17, 2022 | Seasonal Introductions
In the Jewish tradition, the joyful celebration of marriage lasted for one full week. This tradition is reflected in the one-week period which connects the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 19) with the Solemnity of the Annunciation...
by Greg Beben | Mar 12, 2022 | Meditations
We have begun the second week of Lent, a season of intense prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Yet our readings today seem to break the somber mood we would expect. Though the liturgical color is still penitential violet, the readings are painted in colors of radiant...
