by Greg Beben | Nov 6, 2021 | Meditations
Our Gospel today, as Pope Francis mentions in this week’s Spiritual Reflection, is the last of a series of teachings that Jesus gave in the Temple. Jesus had triumphantly entered the city of Jerusalem and spent his final week of public ministry preaching and teaching...
by Greg Beben | Oct 30, 2021 | Meditations
We live in an increasingly busy world. The busy nature of our society can give us the impression that we must be doing something to prove that we are useful. If we are not busy, there is something wrong with us. It is as if, for many, the correct philosophy of life is...
by Greg Beben | Oct 23, 2021 | Meditations
“Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” This word, spoken by unnamed bystanders in today’s Gospel, is God’s word to us today. As with all Scripture, we can and should personalize it. We can each insert our own name in this verse: “Take courage, (add your name);...
by Greg Beben | Oct 16, 2021 | Meditations
Our Gospel today comes from Mark chapter 10, right after Jesus’ third prediction of his Passion. The evangelist includes the Passion prophecies in three consecutive chapters – 8, 9 and 10. On all three occasions, Jesus’ disciples fail to understand what he is telling...
by Greg Beben | Oct 9, 2021 | Meditations
At the very beginning of Mark’s Gospel, just after John the Baptist is arrested by King Herod, Jesus begins his mission by proclaiming, “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15). “Repent” here carries...
