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 | Mar 18, 2022 | Meditations
It is God’s eternal and loving plan to give every human being access to his Kingdom, which is “an eternal and universal kingdom, a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace” (Preface, Mass of Christ the King). The...
by Greg Beben | Mar 17, 2022 | 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 | Mar 18, 2021 | Meditations
In this week of Laetare Sunday, we have another reason for joy: today the universal Church rejoices as we celebrate the glorious Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast takes on an added significance this year because we are observing a...
by Greg Beben | Mar 17, 2021 | 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...