by Greg Beben | Nov 19, 2016 | Meditations
This year the Solemnity of Christ the King marks both the end of the Liturgical Year and the conclusion of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. It invites us to reflect on how a powerful and glorious King can be at the same time a King of Mercy. Today’s liturgy shows...
by Greg Beben | Jul 30, 2016 | Meditations
Jesus’ conclusion to the parable of the “rich fool” sums up the central message of today’s readings. He compares two ways in which we might strive to “grow rich.” One is to grow rich for ourselves, a path which the Bible exposes as deceptive and empty. The other way...
by Greg Beben | Jun 11, 2016 | Meditations
Today’s readings give us another opportunity to rejoice in the mercy of God, the divine “force” which sets us free from the trap of sin and restores us to wholeness. Sin does not look like a trap when we are being tempted. Temptation is effective...
by Greg Beben | Jun 4, 2016 | Meditations
The great feast of Pentecost was three weeks ago. For three weeks we have been journeying through “ordinary time,” discovering all the while how immeasurably rich is the life that God has poured into our hearts. We have pondered the mystery of the Most...
by Greg Beben | May 4, 2016 | Meditations
The Solemnity of the Ascension is one of the joyful highpoints of the liturgical year, and especially of the season of Easter. Jesus’ bodily ascension to heaven, his return to the Father, marks the glorious completion of his earthly mission. As he passes from...
