St. Peter, for all his mistakes and sins, is empowered by Christ with a new name and a commission to lead the Church. May his example inspire us to follow the Lord today with full and open hearts.
February 22, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Prayerfully reading the Bible (often called Lectio Divina - Divine Reading) is a powerful way the listen to what God has to say to our lives. Reading a small passage of Scripture we reflect and respond to the Lord by answering three simple questions: What does it say? What does it say to me? What does it make me say?
February 22, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The temptation of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark reminds us that the darkness of sin must be confronted in our hearts with the triumph of Christ.
February 21, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The call of Levi (a tax collector and sinner) offers us hope that just as Jesus reached out to Levi the Lord also invites us - even with all our sins. May we joyfully respond to His call and offer our lives today.
February 20, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Prophet Isaiah calls the people to corporal works of mercy. May this exhortation inspire us to see the needs of our brothers and sisters and respond with the love of Christ.
February 19, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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This is the first of a six-part Lenten Retreat where Fr. Andrew reflects on a different aspect of the Stations of Cross each night. In this presentation Jesus is the key to help us understand how we confront the injustices and evils in our lives.
February 18, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Both Moses and Jesus speak of a faith that pertains to matters of life and death. May our Lenten journey empower us to embrace the gift of God as we live our lives for the Lord.
February 18, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We begin the season of Lent by acknowledging our sins and embracing God's mercy through repentance and conversion of heart. May these forty days help us draw closer to Jesus Christ and one another!
February 17, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Noah's ark is a well known passage of Genesis that captures the imagination. Confronting wickedness and sin, the ark is a sign of hope in which God offers us a way forward - inviting us to mirror this example as we now prepare to embark on the season of Lent tomorrow.
February 16, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The original sin of Adam and Eve carries on within their family, reminding us how sin - if left unchecked - leaves devastating consequences on those closest to us.
This Monday Conversation offers a series of practical tips to help us refine our plan for Lent into a powerful spiritual prescription.
February 15, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The healing encounter between Jesus and the leper reveals the Lord's fundamental desire to restore and renew our lives. May we take stock of our spiritual situation right now and draw near to the Divine Physician for what we need to grow in grace.
February 13, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Following their disobedience, Adam and Eve confront the consequences of their sin, even as their behaviors reveal how it has begun to affect them.
February 13, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Evil enters the world when Adam and Eve are tempted by the serpent. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we practice constant vigilance: aware of daily temptations in our lives, we renew our hearts to the Lord through prayer, sacraments and virtue.
February 12, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The creation account continues in Genesis with a focus on God's goodness and our need for relationships, particularly in the context of marriage. May the beauty of marriage inspire us to help all marriages foster and grow.
February 11, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The garden of Eden is established and God gives a simple command, setting the stage for how humanity will respond.
February 10, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Genesis continues with the account of the creation of living creatures throughout the earth. God then creates humanity and charges us with care and stewardship of the earth before taking a rest on the seventh day.
February 9, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The beginning of the Book of Genesis fosters gratitude and wonder in our hearts as we reflect upon the beauty of creation around us.
February 8, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In this Monday Conversation Fr. Andrew explores some "big picture" considerations to help us prepare for Lent. Given the extraordinary backdrop of the past year, we have an opportunity to review our lives in a new light and consider the proper spiritual prescription to help us grow closer to Christ.
February 8, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The dynamic response to Christ in the Gospel of Mark inspires us to consider how we will respond to the Lord in our lives as we seek ways to grow and become aware of the needs of those around us.
February 6, 2021 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The Gospel of Mark and Psalm 23 reveal the compassion and mercy of the Lord. May we trust that Christ will shepherd our souls.
February 6, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalm response reminds us where we find the source of our strength. The Lord is our light and our salvation!
February 5, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus sends out the disciples two-by-two to carry on His ministry, we see that with God's grace and one another we can do great things for the Lord.
February 4, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Hebrews makes a clear case for the role of daily discipline in our spiritual lives. May we take these words to heart as we face our own challenges today.
February 3, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Baby Jesus is presented in the temple, evoking words of praised from those who recognize God in human form. Fully human and fully divine, we can draw near to the Lord who becomes like us in all things but sin, even as he frees us from sin and death by his saving action on the Cross.
February 2, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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