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 | Dec 31, 2022 | Meditations
We can begin our reflection today by pondering the first lines of the Psalm: “May God bless us in his mercy. May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us.” These words, which were written hundreds of years before Christ’s birth, continue...
by Greg Beben | Dec 7, 2022 | Meditations
The document that declared the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary as a “doctrine revealed by God” is aptly titled Ineffabilis Deus, that is, “ineffable God.” When something is “ineffable” it is too great or extreme to be expressed in words. Certainly God...
by Greg Beben | Sep 14, 2022 | Meditations
Yesterday we pondered our beloved Lord Jesus suffering and dying on the Cross to conquer sin and death. We return to the foot of the Cross today, uniting our hearts with the sorrows of our Mother Mary. What is she doing as she watches her Son suffer and die? What is...
by Greg Beben | Sep 12, 2022 | Seasonal Introductions
Fr. Francis Marino, Founder of the Anawim Community, often spoke of how the Liturgy constantly teaches and forms us. This profound process of “liturgical formation” takes place not only through each day’s readings and prayers, but also through the orderly arrangement...
