by Greg Beben | Aug 29, 2020 | Meditations
The image of Jesus Christ crucified is so important for our liturgical life that the Church requires that a crucifix must be on or close to the altar at every Mass. In some parishes, however, the image of the Risen Christ now occupies the central and focal position...
by Greg Beben | Aug 22, 2020 | Meditations
In last Sunday’s selection from his Letter to the Romans, St. Paul marveled at how God has worked even through the barrier of human disobedience to bring mercy to all. Nothing stops the Lord’s mercy! “For God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy...
by Greg Beben | Aug 15, 2020 | Meditations
In last Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus chastised Peter for having so little faith. In today’s Gospel he honors a pagan woman for having great faith. The comparison between Peter and the woman gives us a valuable instruction. We naturally assume that Peter, a Jewish man and...
by Greg Beben | Aug 8, 2020 | Meditations
Courage or fortitude is one of the cardinal virtues. The Catechism defines it as “the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good” (CCC 1808). Courage is one of the keys for us to live uprightly and with dignity. Today’s...
by Greg Beben | Aug 5, 2020 | Meditations
This week we have been pondering our great need for God. In the world today, neediness is generally seen in a negative light. We tend to think of the needy as those who lack basic material things, such as food, shelter or medicine. Or perhaps we think of people who...
