Sometimes the most awkward place to share our faith is around those who know us best. Drawing strength from the Lord and St. Paul in the readings today, may we authentically follow Christ with an open heart.
August 31, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord speaks directly and to the heart: all disciples must take up their crosses and follow Him. What's our unique cross today, and how will we carry it? May we call upon Christ for the courage and conviction we need.
August 29, 2020 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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John the Baptist came to point others to Jesus, and his death inspires us to face our sufferings with fervent hope in Christ through His victory on the Cross.
August 29, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord's parable to "stay awake" reminds us that being prepared and alert are essential components for our spiritual life.
August 28, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul offers inspiring words to describe a disciple who is caught up in the grace of Jesus Christ. May these words apply to us as well!
August 27, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul reveals by his example and teaching that all of us are called to give our best effort in whatever labor we do. Our task is to see how the daily work we complete on earth helps build the Kingdom of Heaven...then do it!
August 26, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul exhorts us to stand firm and draw our strength and encouragement from our faith in Jesus Christ.
August 25, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The feast of the Apostle, Bartholomew, inspires us to live our faith as we go out into the world and the tell the Good News to those around us.
August 24, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Peter receives the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, we know that we have hope for our hearts; for although the netherworld will not prevail in this spiritual battle, it will seek to keep us from Christ, who offers strength for our souls.
August 22, 2020 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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On this feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we recognize that she is exalted through God's grace because of her humble heart. May her example inspire us to cultivate the virtue of humility as we follow her Son.
August 22, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The great commandment to love God and neighbor is a crucial component to follow Jesus Christ. Our task: to demonstrate daily in thought, word and deed that we are putting it into practice.
August 21, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The prophet Ezekiel and the Psalmist offer us beautiful words of comfort: the Lord washes away the impurities of our souls and gives us clean hearts.
August 20, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable about the Kingdom of Heaven that offers us hope in God's abundant mercy throughout our lives. Even to our last breath, the Lord extends to us compassion and grace. May we accept it today!
August 19, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable about the Kingdom of Heaven that offers us hope in God's abundant mercy throughout our lives. Even to our last breath, the Lord extends to us compassion and grace. May we accept it today!
August 19, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Today's Gospel reading follows up on yesterday's encounter with the rich young man. As Jesus speaks to His disciples, he reveals the power of detachment as the way that leads us to eternal life.
August 18, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus speaks with an earnest young man who is striving to follow God. There is just one stumbling block: his attachment to possessions keeps him from giving his heart to the Lord.
August 17, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The readings proclaim how God reaches out to all people, regardless of ethnicity, language or culture. As sons and daughters of the Heavenly Father, we have the opportunity today to unite together through our attitude and effort.
August 15, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary offers hope for all Christian disciples. Not only does the Blessed Mother show us our final destination in Heaven with her Son, but she also intercedes for us as we journey along the way.
August 15, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The topic of divorce surfaces in an attempt to trap Jesus, giving us an insight into an issue that has been part of the history of humanity from the very beginning. It's a tender topic that invites us to do what we can to strengthen marriage, while also helping people heal when the relationship is broken.
August 14, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Following Christ means that we are people who consistently and adamantly seek out opportunities to forgive. Forgiveness is essential...for our journey through this life and our admission to the next.
August 13, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers practical advice for dealing with broken relationships in a way that is empowering and crucial for our personal growth.
August 12, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches that our heavenly Father rejoices whenever the lost are found and returned to safety. Here's a little hint: that means us.
August 11, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies to become a new and fruitful plant, we die to our sins and rise with Christ as a new creation filled with God's grace through the fruitful offering of our lives.
August 10, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The fears shown by the disciples and Peter reveal a common human experience. How we face our fears - through our values and our faith - empowers us to live our lives with conviction and power.
August 8, 2020 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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As the disciples struggle to cast out a demon from a small child, the Lord reminds them that all things are possible if we have a flourishing faith in the Him.
August 8, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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