by Greg Beben | Dec 18, 2021 | Meditations
As we approach the feast of Christmas, the Birth of Jesus Christ, the liturgy of this Fourth Sunday of Advent gives us a sense of urgency and purpose. Today’s readings help us better understand the feast we are about to celebrate and so make a more fitting preparation...
by Greg Beben | Dec 11, 2021 | Meditations
As the great feast of Christmas draws near, the Church rejoices, and the liturgy today is full of references to rejoicing – “Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel!” “Cry out with joy and gladness….” “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again:...
by Greg Beben | Dec 4, 2021 | Meditations
When we began the new liturgical year last Sunday, the clear emphasis of the readings was the urgency of our being prepared for the coming of the Lord. Thus we recognized from the beginning that Advent is a season of preparation. Today’s readings help us understand...
by Greg Beben | Nov 27, 2021 | Meditations
A blessed new liturgical year to all! We always begin the year with the Advent season, with deeply hopeful expectation focused on one central truth: the Lord Jesus Christ is coming! Catholic tradition speaks of three comings of Christ, all of which become part of our...
by Greg Beben | Nov 20, 2021 | Meditations
To understand the feast we are celebrating today, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we need to recall the fundamental responsibility of a king. It is the duty of a king to govern his people, to ensure the justice, the safety, the peace, and...
by Greg Beben | Nov 13, 2021 | Meditations
Our theme for this week builds on the contrast between what is temporary and what is eternal. It is good for us to take some time to ponder this contrast, and to evaluate how we are living our lives in relation to it. It is simple common sense for us to be more...
