Peter continues to proclaim the Good News of Christ, calling the people to repentance and baptism.
April 19, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter boldly preaches the Good News of Jesus Christ.
April 18, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.
April 18, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior,WI
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Let's examine some of the main themes in the readings for Easter Day.
April 11, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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This feast highlights the unique role that the Blessed Virgin Mary holds in the life of the Church. May we ask her for continued help and guidance as we draw near to her Son.
May 24, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Holy Spirit profoundly transformed the disciples and sent them into the world with the Good News. May we today open our hearts to the Spirit as we seek to offer our lives in service of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
May 22, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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We conclude the daily Masses of the Easter season with St. Paul now in Rome - where he will spend the last two years of his life, preaching and teaching others about Jesus.
May 22, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The three-fold exchange between Jesus and Peter reveals the Lord's desire to both meet us where we are and challenge us to grow. Our love for the Lord will thus lead us to follow him with greater intensity as we open our hearts and offer our lives.
May 21, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The prayer of Jesus in the Gospel of John reveals the crucial work we carry out every time we share our faith in Christ with one another. As we bring the Good News to the people in our lives, we foster Christian communion and extend God's grace and mercy to the next generation.
May 20, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul's farewell is personal and powerful, reminding us that transitions in our lives provide an intense opportunity to speak from our hearts about our faith in Christ.
May 19, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus prays to his heavenly Father, revealing his care and compassion for all who seek to follow him amidst the challenges of this world.
May 18, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Apollos leaves for Corinth, Paul enters the city of Ephesus and begins to help new Christians grow in their faith.
May 17, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The example of Apollos shows that a disciple can be passionate about sharing the faith AND open to learning from those who have more education and experience. It's a good reminder for us as we grow in grace and follow Jesus Christ.
May 15, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Matthias takes the place vacated by Judas among the Apostles, the early Church demonstrates its ability to adapt and grow through prayer and thoughtful reflection.
May 14, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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After the challenges in Philippi and Athens, Paul's preaching has a powerful effect on many people in Corinth. His faithful adherence to the Gospel reminds us that we never know how the Lord will work through our lives to touch the hearts of those we meet.
May 13, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul preaches a carefully crafted, well thought out, passionate message to the people of Athens...and they scoffed and walked away. Paul's response to this outcome is instructive; he faithfully continues to the next city, telling people about Jesus.
May 12, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Stripped and beaten, Paul and Silas are thrown into prison in Philippi. During an earthquake their proclamation of the Gospel changes hearts and lives.
May 11, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul encounters Lydia, who hears the Gospel and is baptized with her whole household. Her example inspires us to open our hearts as we follow Jesus Christ.
May 10, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord's command to love one another requires us to open our hearts to His love first. Simply put, the closer we are to Christ the easier it is for us to share His love with the people in our lives.
May 8, 2021 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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John's Gospel offers sobering words to prepare us for the conflict that we will encounter as disciples of Jesus Christ.
May 8, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The end of chapter 15 of Acts of the Apostles shows how the early Church came to a united resolution that empowered the mission of the Gospel to the gentiles.
May 7, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Chapter 15 of Acts of the Apostles offers "Part II" of the Council of Jerusalem. The Apostles gather to have an intense discussion and offer us an example to follow today.
May 6, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Chapter 15 of the Acts of the Apostles addresses the first major debate within the early Church, namely, does a person have to be Jewish to follow Jesus? Today we have the first part of this debate, which highlights the need to come together for an intense discussion.
May 5, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers something that the world does not give, yet the world desperately needs. May we draw close to the Prince of Peace to heal our hearts and give serenity to our souls.
May 4, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this feast of the Apostles, Philip and James, we recall that God calls every one of us in a unique and personal way to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ.
May 3, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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