by Greg Beben | Dec 7, 2017 | Meditations
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” This famous line from Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities seems to apply well to the vivid contrast between today’s first reading and the Gospel. The third chapter of Genesis gives us an account of the terrible...
by Greg Beben | Nov 25, 2017 | Meditations
As we join the Universal Church in acclaiming Christ as our Savior and Eternal King, we turn to the word of God, to learn what sort of King we have, and how best to serve and honor him. We are created by God, and all that we do, if it is to be considered good, must be...
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...
