Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 18th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary, Year B, #113)
July 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The sixth chapter of John's Gospel begins with an extraordinary miracle as Jesus feeds thousands from just five loaves and two fish.
July 27, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable of wheat and weeds, reminding us that in the end the two will be separated and judged. (Lectionary #400)
July 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The response from the prophet Jeremiah invites us to entrust our lives into the hands of the shepherd who loves, cares, and defends us. (Lectionary #399)
July 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul reveals that we are like earthen vessels, containing the treasure of Jesus Christ who sustains us in spite of our weakness and fragility. (Lectionary #605)
July 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jeremiah and the Psalmist reveal that out of our relationship with God arises opportunities to speak words of faith to those around us. (Lectionary #397)
July 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers his disciples a way to be connected to his family when we do the will of our heavenly Father. (Lectionary #396)
July 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary Magdalene's example inspires us to embrace the Lord in the messiness of our lives as we follow Christ and carry out his commands. (Lectionary #603)
July 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 17th Week of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #110)
July 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The shepherd protects, guides, and takes care of the sheep. In our need we draw near to the Lord our shepherd, even as we are mindful of the moments when we are called by God to shepherd those entrusted to our care. (Lectionary, Year B - #107)
July 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In the face of open hostility, Jesus continues his ministry and fulfills Isaiah's prophecy of God's plan for salvation history. (Lectionary #394)
July 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus declares that he is Lord of the sabbath, revealing that as God he is the center and priority of our lives. (Lectionary #393)
July 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In our weariness and exhaustion, Christ invites us to draw near to him and rest. (Lectionary #392)
July 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God's revelation through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus expands our knowledge and empowers our actions to draw close to God and one another. (Lectionary #391)
July 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus reproaches the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, because they have seen the Lord's miracles and they have still not repented. (Lectionary #390)
July 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus tells his Apostles that he is the most important aspect of their lives, reminding us to put Christ at the center and core of our lives. (Lectionary #389)
July 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - B, #107)
July 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus summons and then sends his Apostles to carry out his mission, having shown them what to do by his own example. (Lectionary - Year B, #104)
July 13, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus tells his Apostles, DO NOT BE AFRAID! Yes, it will be tough and we will experience fear, but we have God's victorious strength to engage the terrors of life as we embrace our faith. (Lectionary #388)
July 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus makes it clear to the Apostles that they will encounter hardship and struggle, but they will be given the grace to face it with faith. (Lectionary #387)
July 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus instructs the Twelve Apostles about what they are to do and how they are to trust in God's providence along the way. (Lectionary #386)
July 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Having modeled his ministry for the disciples, Jesus summons, empowers, and sends the Twelve Apostles to put into practice his example. (Lectionary #385)
July 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus carries out his earthly ministry among crowds of people and reveals his compassionate heart in the process. (Lectionary #384)
July 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 145 reveals that on one hand God is majestic and awesome, while on the other hand approachable and tender. (Lectionary #383)
July 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #104)
July 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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