by Greg Beben | Mar 1, 2022 | Meditations
As we embark anew on the Lenten journey, we are reminded by Fr. Francis in his Seasonal Introduction that “the Lenten Season is a pilgrimage of faith into our interior life where we meet the Lord and open our hearts to his transforming love.” We cannot ignore the...
by Greg Beben | Feb 28, 2022 | 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...
by Greg Beben | Mar 27, 2021 | Meditations
We have come to Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s liturgical year. We make every effort to enter fully into this week, during which our task may be described in Jesus’ words to Peter, James and John in the garden: “Remain here and keep watch.” We strive to...
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 13, 2021 | Meditations
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is called Laetare Sunday, which means “Rejoice Sunday.” The readings given for our meditation tell us why we should rejoice. We rejoice because, as Jesus announces very clearly in today’s Gospel, “God so loved the world that he gave his only...
