by Greg Beben | Apr 1, 2023 | Meditations
On this Holy Day, “Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord,” we celebrate the triumphal entry of Christ the Lord into Jerusalem, where he will accomplish the saving work of our redemption and then enter into his glory. Jesus enters the Royal and Holy City of Jerusalem...
by Greg Beben | Mar 25, 2023 | Meditations
Last Sunday, Jesus revealed himself as the Light of the World who overcame the darkness of the man blind from birth. Today, Jesus reveals himself as the Resurrection and the Life who overcomes the death of his friend Lazarus. The Lord has been continuously revealing...
by Greg Beben | Mar 24, 2023 | Meditations
Submission. In our world today, where pride, power, individualism, and autonomy dominate the cultural landscape, the word submission sounds so negative. It connotes weakness and failure. Only losers submit, and only because they are forced to. Today’s feast, the...
by Greg Beben | Mar 20, 2023 | Meditations
Today we celebrate a man who is both a true son of Abraham and a true son of David, St. Joseph, the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Joseph’s quiet humility and obedient faith do not attract much attention, so he is often overlooked. As we ponder his life, however,...
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...
