by Greg Beben | May 18, 2019 | Meditations
We recall Jesus’ answer to the scribe who asked, “Which is the greatest commandment in the law?” In short, Jesus said, love God above all else and your neighbor as yourself. In today’s Gospel, he elaborates on the way of love, giving us a new commandment: “Love one...
by Greg Beben | Apr 27, 2019 | Meditations
Today we see the fulfillment of what the angel said to St. Joseph about Mary and her Son: “…she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins” (Mt 1:21). Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, has saved us from our sins....
by Greg Beben | Apr 20, 2019 | Meditations
Today’s Responsorial Psalm proclaims: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” We rejoice exceedingly because Christ our Lord, the Paschal Victim, who died for us on the Cross, has risen! Our Easter joy knows no bounds because new life and new...
by Greg Beben | Apr 13, 2019 | Meditations
Today we enter into Holy Week, the heart of the Church’s liturgical year. All of our prayer and sacrifice throughout Lent have prepared us for this time. In this week we make a special effort to put aside any distractions and follow the Lord as he leads us through his...
by Greg Beben | Apr 6, 2019 | Meditations
The readings for this Sunday are full of a spirit of rejoicing in the great things that the Lord has done for his people. The Responsorial Psalm sums up this theme with these words: “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” Reflecting on how the...
