by Greg Beben | Sep 13, 2017 | Seasonal Introductions
Fr. Francis Marino, Founder of the Anawim Community, often spoke of how the Liturgy constantly teaches and forms us. This profound process of “liturgical formation” takes place not only through each day’s readings and prayers, but also through the orderly arrangement...
by Greg Beben | Jun 24, 2017 | Meditations
In today’s readings, the Lord acknowledges that we face difficulties – opposition, insult, persecution – but at the same time, he encourages us not to be afraid of them. Jesus, who so often in his public ministry told people not to be afraid, gives this same message...
by Greg Beben | Mar 1, 2017 | Seasonal Introductions
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, but the First Week of Lent begins with the First Sunday. This leaves the three days between Ash Wednesday and the First Sunday in an unusual liturgical interval; they are part of Lent, but not part of the weeks of Lent. Their official...
by Greg Beben | Jan 10, 2017 | Seasonal Introductions
Beginning today, the day after the Baptism of the Lord, until Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (January 9 – February 28), we enter into the first part of what is called Ordinary Time. In Advent we pondered the dark, chaotic condition of man before the birth of Jesus....
by Greg Beben | Dec 24, 2016 | Meditations
Jesus Christ is born! With the birth of the Savior, God has burst into the darkness of humanity as a light, to lead all people home to him. He has entered physically, in bodily form, into his creation. God has come as a helpless newborn baby to be seen, embraced and...
