For all the pain and agony, the darkness and despair, we dare to call this day "Good" because Jesus Christ took our place and died on the Cross for our sins. (Lectionary #40)
April 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Judas betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, we reflect on those times when we have sinned and ask the Lord for pardon and forgiveness. (Lectionary #259)
April 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus recognizes how sin has enslaved Judas in the darkness, reminding us that God knows our sins and desires to cast them out by light of grace. (Lectionary #258)
April 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Passion of the Lord is proclaimed within the shadow of the Cross, where we discover how love, sacrifice, and humility shape our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #37/38)
April 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Following the miracle of Lazarus, the crowds follow Jesus and the Sanhedrin plots to kill him. (Lectionary #256)
April 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 18 affirms both the real struggle of life and the supreme strength of God, empowering us to engage our challenges with the Lord's help. (Lectionary #255)
April 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God's covenant with the people throughout salvation history finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, inviting us to uncover the treasure of our history to live our present reality with vibrant faith. (Lectionary #254)
April 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus continues speaking to the crowds, he teaches how his word is a truth that offers freedom from sin. (Lectionary #253)
April 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Speaking to the Jewish crowds, Jesus proclaims that he is I AM, God present before time itself who will be recognized in the great saving work that takes place on the Cross. (Lectionary #252)
April 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus proclaims that he is the light of the world, shining in the darkness with a brilliance that guides our lives. (Lectionary #251)
April 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As the crowd confronts Jesus with a woman caught in adultery, we discover a mercy from the Lord that cleanses our sins. (Lectionary #36)
April 5, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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As the debate swirls around Jesus, we discern that in the messiness and distraction of life we find our strength when we focus on Christ. (Lectionary #249)
April 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 34 speaks to our wounded and troubled hearts with the grace of God in our moments of need. (Lectionary #248)
April 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus reveals that the Scriptures, the witness of John the Baptist, and his saving death and resurrection all point to the testimony that he is God. (Lectionary #247)
April 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus speaks to the Jews, revealing that he is God, the Son who has been given everything by the Heavenly Father, and before whom we will all stand one day for judgement. (Lectionary #246)
April 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The question Jesus asks to the sick man at the pool of Bethesda reveals a deeper issue, for it includes not only the miracle of a moment but the transformation of our lives that brings lasting health in body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #245)
April 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #36)
March 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalm response reveals how God meets us in our darkest moments, as we trust in the Lord's saving grace to help us in our need. (Lectionary #244)
March 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The parable of the prodigal son reveals how we can "come to our senses" and return to the Father when honesty, humility, and action work within our hearts. (Lectionary #33)
March 29, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The tax collector in the parable described by Jesus reminds us to approach God in prayer that is direct, honest, and humble. (Lectionary #242)
March 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Our sacrifices reveal the depth of our love for God and neighbor, the two greatest commandments that Jesus teaches in the Gospel of Mark today. (Lectonary #241)
March 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 95 joyfully invites us to turn to the Lord with open and receptive hearts. (Lectionary #240)
March 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches that he fulfills the commandments of the Old Testament, calling us to recognize their power in our lives as we embrace the teaching of both the Old and New. (Lectionary #239)
March 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #33)
March 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The rejection of Jesus in the city of Nazareth reminds us that sometimes the people we struggle with the most in sharing our faith are those who know us best. (Lectionary #327)
March 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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