by Greg Beben | Sep 3, 2022 | Meditations
In our Gospel Acclamation for today, we cry out to God, “Let your face shine upon your servant; and teach me your laws.” In the Responsorial Psalm we make a similar prayer: “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” We ask God to teach us...
by Greg Beben | Aug 27, 2022 | Meditations
Today’s readings give us an opportunity to reflect on humility – what it is, what Jesus reveals about it, and how we can live by it. Genuine humility is an interior disposition, but it can at times be manifested exteriorly in our demeanor and actions. The true measure...
by Greg Beben | Aug 21, 2022 | Meditations
Today’s feast, the Queenship of Mary, is the third “feast of glory” in the month of August. It is an extension of last week’s feast of her Assumption into Heaven. Mary, living in glory with Jesus, reigns as Queen of angels and men. Her exalted and powerful position is...
by Greg Beben | Aug 20, 2022 | Meditations
In this age of instant communication, people favor short, catchy expressions, something they can easily share on their social networks. Today’s Psalm was written long before such networks were even dreamed of, but it is the exact length of a text message or a tweet –...
by Greg Beben | Aug 14, 2022 | Meditations
Nine days ago, we celebrated the Feast of the Transfiguration, which showed us the glory of God shining on the face of Christ and reminded us of our ultimate destiny, which is to share in that same glory (cf. 2 Cor 4:6). Today, the whole Church rejoices and praises...
