Jesus teaches us that the path to eternal life requires us to take up our cross. During our lives we will make countless offerings to the Lord, and through these sacrifices we will experience the triumph of the Cross of Christ.
August 7, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Peter, James and John see Jesus in a moment of dazzling glory as the Lord prepares to journey on to Jerusalem for his Passion on the Cross. In our tough times may the Lord's light shine on our hearts to encourage us to stay the course.
August 6, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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A mother repeatedly calls out to Jesus to cure her daughter from a demon. She is not Jewish and does not share the same cultural heritage, but the Lord heals her girl because of the persistent strength of her faith.
August 5, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The prophet Jeremiah states with blunt truthfulness the situation of the people of Israel, and at the same time shows them hope through the saving power of God.
August 4, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus reveals his power to the disciples in the midst of a storm, inviting us to call upon Him in our need as well.
August 3, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The prophet Isaiah, the Psalmist and the Gospel of Matthew all proclaim how the Lord feeds us with wholesome abundance. May our feasting - at our tables at home and the Table of the Lord - nourish us in this life in preparation for the Great Feast in Heaven.
August 1, 2020 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Jeremiah's faith remains strong as his life hangs in the balance. May his example help us to be guided through this life by our trust in the Lord.
August 1, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord's poor reception in Nazareth reminds us not to take for granted the opportunities we have to encounter Christ in the ordinary and everyday aspects of our lives.
July 31, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jeremiah shares the image of the potter and the clay to illustrate our relationship with the Lord.
July 30, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Martha gives witness to the words of Jesus that He is "the resurrection and the life." May her example inspire our faith!
July 29, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord's explanation of parable of the weeds reminds us of the reality of the Final Judgment and our opportunity today to seek Christ above all else.
July 28, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus uses the examples of seeds and yeast to demonstrate how God works in our world by starting small and growing strong over time.
July 27, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Using parables of the treasure and the pearl, Jesus teaches us that the Kingdom of Heaven is our priority above all else.
July 26, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus takes a "teachable moment" to transform a divisive request into an opportunity to understand service as a disciple. Will we offer our lives for the Lord today?
July 25, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Guided and guarded by God, we grow in grace so as to give ourselves in service to one another.
July 24, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord reveals to the disciples that they are blessed in what they have seen and heard. The same is true for us: we have been blessed with the gift of faith...now it's up to us to live it.
July 23, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary Magdalene - the first witness of the resurrection - was transformed by her encounter with the Risen Lord. May her experience inspire us to bring our lives into the Light of Christ.
July 22, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalm Response today reveals our deep longing for God's gentle touch upon our hearts as we carry out His commands.
July 21, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Christ's victory through His death and resurrection on the Cross inspires our response to repent of our sins.
July 20, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat reveals the ongoing need we have for repentance and conversion, as we weed out unwanted sins in our souls and cultivate a heart for the Lord.
July 18, 2020 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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As Jesus continues his earthly ministry, he confronts hostility and opposition. Our lives face similar daily struggles; will we choose to follow the Lord today?
July 18, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The words of Isaiah in the response today echo the reality of our faith as we gaze upon the Cross of Christ. May the Lord's saving gift inspire us to offer our lives with joyful strength.
July 17, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As we draw near to Jesus we find new strength when we need it most.
July 16, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 94 expresses both the challenges of earthly life and the steadfast strength of God's grace. May we face our obstacles today with faith that the Lord walks with us!
July 15, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord reproaches the villages where he he performed many mighty miracles. Why? They did not repent and change their lives. May we take this lesson to heart as we turn away from sin and follow Christ.
July 14, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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