Psalm 19 directs us to look up into the sky and take in the immense majesty of the heavens, reminding us to humbly acknowledge God's hand at work in all of creation.
November 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Speaking to the Pharisees and then his disciples, Jesus teaches about how we can understand the Kingdom of God as we make our way through this world.
November 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The thankful response of the healed Samaritan leper reveals the power of gratitude to enrich our spiritual lives and help us engage our faith in the context of daily life.
November 15, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Commonly read at funerals, this passage from the Book of Wisdom reminds us that when we place our lives in God's hands, we are purified and refined through adversity.
November 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 139 reminds us that we are known and loved by God, who leads and guides us. Our task? To follow with full and open hearts!
November 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year.
November 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable, inviting us to ponder on our spiritual preparations and challenging us to be ready, awake and vigilant for the Lord.
November 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Following up from yesterday's parable, Jesus offers practical insights regarding our use of money in the context of our faith in God.
November 11, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable about a dishonest steward, inviting us to consider our priorities and responsibilities as we navigate our lives in the world.
November 10, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul discusses how the commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself" is the fulfillment of the law.
Novmeber 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul offers a heart felt exhortation, inviting us to use our gifts and talents in a faithful and loving way.
November 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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At a dinner Jesus teaches how we give freely, without thought of being paid back.
November 6, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.
November 6, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord reveals that we practice what we preach through our humble service toward one another, inviting us to see in our daily lives countless opportunities to put our faith into action.
November 4, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The Lord uses a parable in the context of a dinner to teach a lesson about cultivating a humble heart.
November 4, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul expresses his profound grief that his own people have not embraced Jesus as the messiah who fulfills salvation history.
November 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers the examples of a mustard seed and yeast to show how the Kingdom of God flourishes over time, starting small and becoming something extraordinary.
October 31, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul teaches that through the Holy Spirit we become adopted children of God as we configure our lives to the suffering and glory of Jesus Christ.
October 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year.
October 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The two Great Commandments to love God and love our neighbor can be summed up in the Cross, where Jesus models the depth and breadth of love as our example and guide.
October 28, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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St. Paul reminds us that the spiritual battle involves our awareness of both good and evil in our lives, requiring us to turn to the Lord when we are beset by sin.
October 27, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul proclaims that "the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord," inspiring us to embrace God's precious gift of salvation.
October 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul reminds us in the Letter to the Romans that we who were once enslaved to sin are now slaves to God through faith in Jesus Christ.
October 25, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Using a parable, Jesus exhorts his disciples to be ready, vigilant, and prepared for the the coming and arrival of the Master.
October 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers a parable to help the disciples guard against all forms of greed, reminding them that life does not consist of possessions.
October 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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