People come to John the Baptist asking for guidance about how to live their lives in expectation for the coming of Christ. (Lectionary, #9)
December 14, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus speaks to the disciples about John the Baptist and how he fulfills the prophecy regarding Elijah. (Lectionary #186)
December 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The prophet Isaiah reminds us that the Lord teaches and leads us in ways that are for our own good, inviting us to trust in Christ and follow him with full and open hearts. (Lectionary #185)
December 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The words of the prophet Isaiah inspire us to draw our strength from the Lord, who sustains and renews us when we are weary. (Lectionary #183)
December 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches the disciples that our heavenly Father rejoices when we who were lost have been rescued and restored. (Lectionary #182)
December 10, 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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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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Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary - Year C, #3)
November 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The announcement given by the angel Gabriel and received by Mary invites us to reflect on how we proclaim and hear the good news in our lives, especially as we await the coming of Jesus Christ...the best news of all! (Lectionary #11)
December 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary's great Magnificat gives praise to God for the goodness and grace that the Lord extends upon all who humbly and ardently seek the Almighty. (Lectionary #198)
December 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The exchange between Elizabeth and Mary reveals our invitation to seek out God's presence in our lives and respond with eager joy to the Lord's call. (Lectionary #197)
December 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Mary encounters the angel, he tells her, "Do not be afraid!" Our knowledge that the Good News will at times challenge and test us gives us a chance to see God at work in some of the most difficult and painful moments of our lives. (Lectionary #196)
December 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The angel Gabriel reveals to Zechariah that he and his wife Elizabeth will conceive a son, John the Baptist. (Lectionary #195)
December 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Matthew's Gospel reveals the strong, silent, steadfast faith of St. Joseph, who heard the angel's message and swiftly responded to provide a home for Mary. (Lectionary #194)
December 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
December 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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John the Baptist testifies to the light, admitting that he is not the Christ, but rather comes to prepare the way of the Lord. (Lectionary #8)
December 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Questioned by the disciples about Elijah, Jesus teaches that he has already come in the person of John the Baptist, but the people did not recognize him...nor will they recognize the Son of Man. (Lectionary #186)
December 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Isaiah reminds us that the Lord desires what's best for us, teaching us what is good and leading us where we need to go. (Lectionary #185)
December 15, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Isaiah's prophecy reveals God's initiative and might in leading and directing our human lives. (Lectionary #184)
December 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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