by Greg Beben | Aug 4, 2023 | Seasonal Introductions
“For God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to bring to light the knowledge of the glory of God on the face of Christ. We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from...
by Greg Beben | Jun 14, 2023 | Seasonal Introductions
The Founder of the Anawim Community, Fr. Francis Marino, used to point out that throughout the liturgical year there are a number of “companion feasts” – feasts that are closely associated with each other and that mutually enrich each other. One obvious example of...
by Greg Beben | May 28, 2023 | Seasonal Introductions
The Easter Season concludes with Pentecost Sunday. From the Upper Room, the Church goes forth empowered by the Spirit to proclaim the life she has within her. Now we enter the period of Ordinary Time, which concludes on Saturday following the feast of Christ the King....
by Greg Beben | Mar 19, 2023 | Seasonal Introductions
In the Jewish tradition, the joyful celebration of marriage lasted for one full week. This tradition is reflected in the one-week period which connects the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 19) with the Solemnity of the Annunciation...
by Greg Beben | Feb 22, 2023 | 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...
by Greg Beben | Feb 20, 2023 | Seasonal Introductions
The liturgy has brought us through Advent, Christmas, and Ordinary Time before Lent, always guiding us to a fuller life in Christ. As we pondered words of wisdom for the formation of our minds and hearts, we were brought to experience the power of the real presence of...
