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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Jesus responds to a question from a scribe, and his answer provides us with two powerful rules to guide our daily lives.
June 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Responding to the Sadducees, Jesus offers insight into the reality of the resurrection, inspiring us to consider how we might live today in preparation for the eternal life to come.
June 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Aware of a trap that is set to ensnare him, Jesus responds with clever wisdom, inviting us to consider how we call upon God for grace and insight as we use all the resources we possess to deal with the challenges of life.
June 6, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable that points out his role in salvation history. May we turn the to the Lord, our cornerstone, for the strength we need today.
June 5, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, sometimes called Corpus Christi.
June 5, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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This essential mystery of Christianity, that there is one God revealed in three divine Persons, speaks about a unity of a community founded in love. May the example of the Most Holy Trinity inspire us to unite in love as we foster the communion we share with God and one another.
June 3, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Psalm 19 reminds us that when we place ourselves under God's guidance, we discover a purpose and power that enlivens our hearts and brings peace to our souls.
June 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers rich spiritual insights that guide our lives to grow in God's grace.
June 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus heals the physical blindness of Bartimaeus, he also brings sight to his soul, showing us that we, too, call upon the Lord for the vision that offers spiritual strength for our lives.
June 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As baby John the Baptist, Elizabeth, and Mary all respond to Jesus, their example inspires us to acknowledge the Lord's presence in our lives whenever two or more gather in his name.
May 31, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Peter's statement and the Lord's response inspire us to make a daily offering for God. While sacrifice is often challenging, Christ strengthens and guides us with help from heaven.
May 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this feast of Mary, the Mother of the Church, may the words of Jesus to John inspire us to look to Mary's example of discipleship and love as Christ invites each of us to "behold, your mother."
May 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
May 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The power of the Holy Spirit transforms the hearts and minds of all disciples, filling us with God's grace and sending us forth to offer our lives as we follow the call of Christ.
May 27, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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