Mary's Magnificat invites us to reflect on how we proclaim the greatness of the Lord through the example of our daily lives. (Lectionary #572)
May 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We are living stones, built up together into a spiritual house to offer sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #350)
May 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Ransomed by the blood of Christ, we are mindful of the precious gifts of life and faith as we seek opportunities to love one another with a purity of heart. (Lectionary #349)
May 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of Peter exhorts us to be holy, setting our hopes on Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #348)
May 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of Peter reminds us that our hope in the saving work of Jesus Christ empowers us to endure the sufferings of our earthly trials with the Lord's help. (Lectionary #347)
May 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Corpus Christi. (Lectionary 168)
May 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul's Letter to the Romans reveals how we are adopted into the life of the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, forging a communion here on earth that prepares us for the Communion of Saints in Heaven. (Lectionary #165)
May 25, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Chapter five in the Letter of James offers insight into Confession and Anointing of the Sick, profound sacraments in the Church that bring healing to body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #346)
May 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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While it's human to complain when life is tough, James invites us to persevere with God's grace. (Lectionary #345)
May 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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James raises the awkward question about wealth, challenging us to ask the hard question, "When is it enough?" (Lectionary #344)
May 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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James reminds us that life is uncertain and brief, like a puff of smoke that appears briefly and disappears. (Lectionary #343)
May 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter of James offers sound spiritual advice and exhortation, reminding us to wage our spiritual battle by remaining close to the Lord and resisting temptation in all its forms. (Lectionary #342)
May 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The words of Jesus to John the beloved disciple apply to us as well: "Behold your Mother." (Lectionary #572)
May 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. (Lectionary #165)
May 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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May the power of the Holy Spirit fill our hearts, casting out fear and strengthening us to face the trials of life. Come Holy Spirit! (Lectionary #62,#63)
May 18, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Paul's journey of faith leads him to the city of Rome and the heart of the empire. (Lectionary #302)
May 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Speaking about Paul's situation to King Agrippa and Bernice, Festus reveals that our words and actions are always under observation and discussion. It begs the question, what do people say about our faith when we are not around? (Lectionary #301)
May 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin, where he faithfully proclaims his message as he shrewdly reads the group dynamics. (#300)
May 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Paul prepares to depart from Miletus, he offers a heartfelt exhortation to the community, revealing his common sense, insight, and love. (Lectionary #299)
May 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Chosen by lot to fill the vacancy left by Judas Iscariot, Matthias was with the apostles from the beginning and witnessed the Lord's resurrection. (Lectionary #564)
May 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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While teaching and preaching in Ephesus, Paul comes upon disciples who have not yet received the Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #297)
May 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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There are MANY choices for Mass readings on the feast of Pentecost, so let's focus on the themes we find in the Gospel options. (Lectionary #62,#63)
May 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord's Ascension marks the transition as the disciples begin to do the ministry that Jesus had modeled and empowered them to do. (Lectionary #58)
May 12, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Filled with zeal to share the Good News of Jesus, Apollos takes to heart the instruction he receives and eagerly travels to pass it on to others. (Lectionary #296)
May 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God tells Paul in a vision, "Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent, for I am with you." (Lectionary #295)
May 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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