On this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we recall that God chooses and blesses us to become holy as we draw near to the Lord and one another. (Lectionary #689)
December 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's review some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary - Year C, #9)
December 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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John the Baptist proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah to prepare the way of the Lord. (Lectionary #6)
December 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus gives his authority to the Twelve and sends them to carry out his example of preaching, teaching, healing, and driving out evil...all without cost. (Lectionary #180)
December 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus heals the two blind men and restores their sight, we turn to Christ in our spiritual blindness that we might see clearly and respond directly to the Lord. (Lectionary #179)
December 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Like a house built on a rock, when we build our lives upon the Lord we find a strength that sustains us in times of difficulty and distress. (Lectionary #178)
December 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus heals and feeds the thousands that draw near, inspiring us to seek from the Lord what we require to continue to offer our lives in loving service. (Lectionary #177)
December 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus praises the heavenly Father for the glory that has been revealed to the disciples by what they see and hear. (Lectionary #176)
December 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The centurion's response to Jesus reveals a profound faith in the Lord's authority, inviting us to reflect on how we call upon the Lord for the grace we need. (Lectionary #175)
December 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary - Year C, #6)
December 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Advent offers a powerful opportunity to prepare our hearts for the Lord's coming, and we begin this holy season by renewing our efforts to build up the relationships that God sets before us. (Lectionary #3)
November 30, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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