God enters into a covenant with Abraham and Sarah, having changed their names and promising them a son in their old age.
June 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul, we recognize the powerful proclamation of their faith in Christ, and we also acknowledge the many sufferings they endured as witnesses for the Lord.
June 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers classic spiritual advice regarding how we conduct our lives and interact with one another.
June 28, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers three admonitions of spiritual advice, challenging his disciples to embrace the difficult path of holiness as we live the precious treasure of our faith in Christ.
June 27, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Continuing in the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord invites us to abandon judging others and instead discern our own sinfulness and need for God's grace.
June 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year.
June 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Fear affects us all in unique and powerful ways, yet the Lord exhorts his disciples to confront our fears and embrace our faith in God's loving grace.
June 24, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The birth of John the Baptist inaugurates a crucial moment in salvation history as he will prepare the people and point out the Lord Jesus to them. May John's example inspire us to continue the proclamation of the Good News in our lives today.
June 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a powerful spiritual insight that challenges us to examine the treasures in our lives. May we take a long, hard look at what we treasure here on earth...and see if it is worthy of heaven.
June 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The teaching of the Lord's Prayer within the context of Christ's command regarding forgiveness offers us a powerful and essential way to draw closer to God and one another.
June 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The teaching of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting is set within the context of a humble heart that does not seek human praise. When we do this, these spiritual disciplines take on extraordinary power to transform our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
June 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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It's perhaps the toughest teaching of Jesus, yet when we love our enemies we conform our hearts to the love of Christ.
June 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus calls his disciples to a higher standard in the face of oppression. May we call upon the Lord for insight and strength to follow his example in tough times.
June 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 12th Sunday of the Year.
June 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Seeing the crowds, the Lord shows compassion and pity for their needs. Summoning the Twelve, he gives them authority and sends them on mission. The point? These words apply to us as well!
June 17, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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After searching for their lost son for three days, Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the midst of the teachers in the Temple area.
June 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The deep and abiding love of Jesus brings peace to our souls in a way that cannot be found anywhere else. May we come to Christ, and allow his gentle mercy to renew our hearts with his divine love.
June 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord teaches with clarity on the crucial necessity to reconcile with one another. It begs a question: with whom do we need to reconcile today?
June 15, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches that he has come to fulfill the law and the prophets, inviting us to carry out his commandments as his disciples.
June 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord invites us to be salt and light in the world, enhancing every opportunity as we use the gifts that God has given us to bring life and love to those we meet.
June 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Beatitudes begin the Sermon on the Mount in chapters five through seven in Matthew's Gospel, and they offer consolation and strength in the midst of the challenges of daily life.
June 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the 11th Sunday of the Year.
June 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - often known as Corpus Christi - we receive with open hearts the gift of the Eucharist. May this spiritual food strengthen us for the task at hand as the Lord nourishes us to do his work today.
June 10, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Seeing the example of a poor widow, Jesus teaches us that in the eyes of Heaven the value of our offering is not counted in the amount, but rather in the amount of sacrifice.
June 10, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalm response encourages us to count our blessings and direct our gratitude to God, the source of all. The next step? Do this EVERYDAY!
June 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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