Driven to its knees by persecution, the Church thrives with God's grace and guidance...inspiring us to face our challenges today and never, ever, quit! (Lectionary #275)
April 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory -Superior, WI
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Stephen is martyred for his faith in Christ, revealing to us the cost of discipleship and the price that some must pay to follow the Lord. (Lectionary #274)
April 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Stephen, filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit, draws the wrath of a group who offers false witnesses to stir up the crowd against him. (Lectionary #273)
April 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings on the 4th Sunday of Easter. (Year B, Lectionary #50)
April 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus opens the minds of the disciples so that they understand how he fulfills the Scriptures, inspiring us to study God's Word and learn about the Lord. (Lectionary #47)
April 13, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Apostles appoint seven men - filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit - to serve the needs of the people as the Church continues to grow. (Lectionary #272)
April 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Gamaliel, a member of the Sanhedrin, offers a powerful principle for spiritual life. (Lectionary
#271)
April 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Peter's bold response to the Sanhedrin reveals the power of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of the Apostles. (Lectionary #270)
April 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Filled with the Holy Spirit, the Apostles overcome imprisonment and fearlessly proclaim the Good News. (Lectionary 269)
April 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus speaks to Nicodemus about how the Son of man must be lifted up on the Cross for the salvation of all who believe in him. (Lectionary #268)
April 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary inspires us to take to heart God's saving work and offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #545)
April 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we see in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #47)
April 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The fourth chapter of Acts of the Apostles reveals how the community was "of one heart and mind" and in complete unity with one another. (Lectionary #44)
April 6, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The leaders and scribes are powerless to respond to the healing miracle as the boldness of Peter and John reveals their conviction to follow Jesus Christ in the face of persecution. (Lectionary #266)
April 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Peter, strengthened by his faith in Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly addresses the leaders and courageously claims that Jesus is the Lord. (Lectionary #265)
April 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus reveals that he is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, inviting us to read and study the Scriptures in order to enrich our faith and prepare us to share it with others. (Lectionary #264)
April 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Peter and John have no silver or gold, but instead they give witness to Jesus Christ and perform a healing miracle. (Lectionary #263)
April 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Following Peter's speech, the crowd is cut to the heart and asks what they must do. Peter's response to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit inspires us to live our faith with an ongoing conversion of heart as the Spirit guides us throughout our lives. (Lectionary #262)
April 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Risen Lord says "do not be afraid" to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, reminding us to imitate the example of Peter and preach the Good News when the opportunity arises. (Lectionary #261)
April 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #44)
April 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The disciples encounter the empty tomb and realize that Christ has been raised from the dead, inviting us to embrace the overwhelming joy of the Good News by offering our lives for the glory of God. (Lectionary #42)
March 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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While we hold vigil through the night and await the Lord's resurrection, we journey in faith as we die with Christ and rise with him to new life. (Lectionary #41)
March 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We recall the Passion of the Lord in John's Gospel, giving thanks to God for the saving work of Christ and seeking the grace to face the agonies and sacrifices of our lives. (Lectionary #40)
March 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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At the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus inaugurates a new covenant in his Body and Blood that we might enter into Holy Communion with the Lord and one another. (Lectionary #39)
March 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Judas gives in to temptation and sin, we pause to recognize that all of us have our own unique "soft targets" where we are particularly weak and easily tempted to put other things ahead of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #259)
March 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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