The Psalm response invites us to offer our lives in service to the Lord; may we do so each and every day with joyful hearts!
August 19, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Even with only an hour left in the day, the master of the vineyard gave a chance to workers in need. God gives us the same opportunity to seek mercy. It's not too late! Today is a new beginning to turn to Jesus Christ.
August 18, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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When confronted by the obstacles and distractions before us, we might be tempted to give up hope. Yet the Lord reminds us today that with God all things are possible, and may this teaching be our strength!
August 17, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Book of Judges recounts a pattern as the people follow the Lord, stray, and then return to the Lord through God's intercession. Throughout this human weakness to sin, God remains faithful...always seeking to bring us back.
August 16, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 21st Sunday of the Year.
August 16, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary's Magnificat inspires us to acknowledge the blessings of our lives and put them into practice.
August 14, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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It's a beautiful image: Jesus inviting the children to come forward to be blessed and embraced. May Christ's example inspire us to bring our kids to the Lord - to encounter the unconditional love of God.
August 14, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The pain of divorce is a part of our human experience, and our response can be guided by faith, wisdom and a compassionate heart. May the Lord's teaching today in the Gospel of Matthew help us to support one another.
August 13, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Forgiveness is one of those commandments of Jesus that can sound lovely until we have to put it into practice...again and again. And yet forgiveness is the crucial key that unlocks our hard hearts and allows God's grace and mercy to enter in.
August 12, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers sound practical advice for engaging one another in situations of conflict. May we take the Lord's words to heart as we reach out to one another with a healing spirit.
August 11, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul offers sound advice for our personal disposition whenever we make an offering of our lives.
Moses offers an exhortation to the people of Israel with words that speak to our hearts today!
August 9, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes from the readings on this feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
August 9, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As we continue to hear the "Bread of Life" discourse from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John, we reflect on how our spiritual health is renewed by the frequent and worthy reception of Holy Communion. We are what we eat!
August 7, 2021 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Following the glory of the Transfiguration, the disciples encounter a situation that reveals their lack of faith. May the Lord's example of the mustard seed inspire us to draw closer to Christ each and every day.
August 7, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The glimpse of glory and the echo of the Father's voice reinforced the faith of Peter, James and John. May we look for those moments in our lives when God's grace illuminates our hearts and strengthens our resolve to follow Christ.
August 6, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The response from Psalm 95 references the episode in the first reading today. May our hearts be open to God's grace as we place our hope in the Lord's guidance today.
August 5, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In the first reading from the Book of Numbers, the people arrive at the Promised Land and fall under the influence of their fears. Lest we be too quick to judge them, it's a good reminder for us to take a hard look at whatever keeps us from doing what is right...all because we are afraid.
August 4, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 51 offers a powerful opportunity for repentance and conversion of heart. When we honestly acknowledge our sins and ask for forgiveness, the Lord's grace can heal and renew us with new life.
August 3, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalm Response offers a beautiful proclamation in the context of the two feeding miracles from the first reading and the Gospel. May our hearts give joyful praise to God as we count our blessings this day!
August 2, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes present in the readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year.
August 2, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In the sixth chapter of John's Gospel Jesus says that he is the Bread of Life, and as we hear these words in the context of the New Testament and the early Church we come to the awareness that this bread - our reception of Holy Communion at Mass - is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ!
August 1, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalm response reminds us to take a moment each day for praise and thanksgiving to God for all that we have received. May all the nations praise the Lord!
July 31, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The lack of faith on the part of the people of Nazareth limited their ability to receive the Good News. It's an important lesson for us all: may we grow in faith so that we can grow in God's grace!
July 30, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The feast of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus offers an opportunity to reflect on their friendship with Jesus, inviting us all to consider how we might foster our friendship with the Lord as we grow in faith and love.
July 29, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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