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...
by Greg Beben | Mar 26, 2016 | Meditations
Today we run to the tomb of Christ, together with the faithful women. We last saw him when he was buried last Friday afternoon. As soon as the Sabbath rest is over, we rush to the tomb. We want to be with him, to mourn him, to honor his body. We have been to tombs...
by Greg Beben | Dec 31, 2015 | Meditations
We begin the New Year with a great solemnity in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast honors Mary with one of her most ancient and greatest titles, Theotokos, “Mother of God” or “God bearer.” We have prayed to Mary using this familiar...
by Greg Beben | Dec 26, 2015 | Meditations
The Church’s loving concern for the family is enshrined in the liturgy. Every year, on the Sunday after Christmas, we celebrate a feast dedicated to reflection on the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. This feast gives us an opportunity both to honor the...
by Greg Beben | Dec 17, 2015 | Meditations
by Greg Beben | Dec 12, 2015 | Meditations
“Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again. Rejoice!” These words of St. Paul to the Philippians capture the joyful spirit that radiates from the liturgy of the Third Sunday of Advent. Together with the whole Church, we “dismiss all anxiety from our...
