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 | 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...
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...
