by Greg Beben | Jul 19, 2025 | Meditations
In today’s readings we have several examples of people who serve others. We begin by considering Abraham, sitting at the entrance of his tent. Most likely he is resting after having done various chores throughout the morning. At such a time, after finishing some hard...
by Greg Beben | Jul 12, 2025 | Meditations
The central figure in today’s Gospel is the Good Samaritan, the one who looked with compassion upon a stranger in need and treated him with mercy. Throughout this week we will find that we can gain a deeper insight into the readings if we ponder them in light of the...
by Greg Beben | Jul 5, 2025 | Meditations
Sometimes our call as missionary disciples is truly challenging. It is, after all, a call to follow Jesus in the way of the Cross. It demands detachment and firm commitment. But we should not conclude from this that discipleship is all negative. Today’s readings speak...
by Greg Beben | Jun 9, 2025 | 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 Solemnity of Christ the...
by Greg Beben | Jun 7, 2025 | Meditations
Jesus came into this world that we may have life and have it to the full (cf. Jn 10:10). The life he offers is essentially eternal life in the glory of Heaven, the foretaste of which we do experience already on earth, in moments of true and deep peace and joy from...
