by Greg Beben | Sep 13, 2022 | Meditations
Today we celebrate the great Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. As we ponder the readings, we would benefit from setting a crucifix, or a picture of one, before us, to help us fix our minds on what we are really celebrating today. Jesus Christ, the Eternal Son...
by Greg Beben | Sep 10, 2022 | Meditations
We begin the readings for this Sunday with a low point from the Book of Exodus. The Israelites have made a molten calf for themselves and are worshiping it as their god. God says to Moses about them, “They have become depraved. They have soon turned aside from the way...
by Greg Beben | Sep 3, 2022 | Meditations
In our Gospel Acclamation for today, we cry out to God, “Let your face shine upon your servant; and teach me your laws.” In the Responsorial Psalm we make a similar prayer: “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” We ask God to teach us...
by Greg Beben | Aug 27, 2022 | Meditations
Today’s readings give us an opportunity to reflect on humility – what it is, what Jesus reveals about it, and how we can live by it. Genuine humility is an interior disposition, but it can at times be manifested exteriorly in our demeanor and actions. The true measure...
by Greg Beben | Aug 21, 2022 | Meditations
Today’s feast, the Queenship of Mary, is the third “feast of glory” in the month of August. It is an extension of last week’s feast of her Assumption into Heaven. Mary, living in glory with Jesus, reigns as Queen of angels and men. Her exalted and powerful position is...
by Greg Beben | Aug 20, 2022 | Meditations
In this age of instant communication, people favor short, catchy expressions, something they can easily share on their social networks. Today’s Psalm was written long before such networks were even dreamed of, but it is the exact length of a text message or a tweet –...
