Using the example of a little child, the Lord teaches the disciples that true greatness comes from a humble heart.
August 9, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Matthew's Gospel offers the second prediction of the Lord's Passion, reminding us that all disciples must face the Cross as they journey through this life.
August 8, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's take a look at the key themes in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year.
August 8, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord exhorts the disciples to be prepared and ready to act. For those to whom much has been given, much is expected!
August 6, 2022 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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As Jesus is transfigured before their eyes, the disciples hear the voice of the Father, "This is my chosen Son, listen to him." May we drawn near and take the Lord's words to heart as well.
August 6, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord exhorts his disciples to take up their Crosses and follow him. Crosses come in all sizes; may the Crosses we carry become a worthy offering to the Lord as we put his example into daily practice.
August 5, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Peter gets it right...then he gets it wrong. Yet in the end we know that Peter will not only understand who Jesus is, but he will have the courage to follow the Lord, carrying the Cross from this life to the next. We, too, are works in progress; may we strive to learn from our successes and failures as we journey with the Lord.
August 4, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Canaanite woman in Matthew's Gospel refuses to take no for an answer; instead she persistently seeks the Lord's help to cure her daughter...offering us a great example of faith.
August 3, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus responds to Peter's cry for help, reminding the disciples that faith in him empowers us to face our fears.
August 2, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Following the death of John the Baptist, Jesus goes to a deserted place, only to find a vast crowd in need of his teaching and guidance. There he nourishes body and soul as he takes, blesses, breaks and gives the bread and fish to feed the 5000.
August 1, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's take a look at some of the key themes in the Mass Readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year.
August 1, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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