Peter's question is followed by a parable that underscores the crucial role of forgiveness in the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ. It begs the question: who do we need to forgive today? May the words of the Lord inspire us to forgive one another as God forgives us.
March 26, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Like the encounter between Moses and God, life changing moments can happen in the blink of an eye, yet leave an impact that redefines us. The same thing happens when we carry out the command of the Lord as we repent of our sins.
March 23, 2019 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The prophet Micah offers words of comfort and hope, reminding us that in the midst of our penitential practices in this season of Lent, we trust in the Lord's mercy and forgiveness of our sins.
March 23, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The parable of the landowner and the tenants offers sobering insights into how we live our faith. Everything we have is a gift on loan from God, and one day the Lord will come and claim it. How will we respond?
March 22, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The parable of the rich man and Lazarus offer insights into how we live. By putting our trust in God and using the ordinary tools of faith, we find the grace we need to journey through this life until we reach Heaven.
March 21, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers us a profound insight into the path of discipleship: through suffering and service we conform our lives to Christ as we pour out our lives in love for one another.
March 20, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Transfiguration of Jesus reveals the Lord's divine glory and majesty in the presence of Peter, James and John. This glory offers us the consolation of hope in eternal life, while at the same time challenging us to carry our crosses as we follow the example of Christ.
March 16, 2019 - St. William Catholic Church, Foxboro, WI
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The command to "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" is perhaps one of the most challenging lines in the Bible. Yet when we strive to carry this out we begin to conform our lives to Jesus, allowing his grace in us to make it possible.
March 16, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord exhorts the disciples to seek a higher standard of holiness. How? By making reconciliation an essential ingredient for following Jesus Christ.
March 15, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Prayer is not magic. Rather, it is the way we grow in our relationship with God, listening to the Lord's word and opening our hearts to receive the grace we need to face the difficulties of life. May our prayer help us to draw nearer to Christ today, so that we can offer our lives for Him.
March 14, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus refers to the Book of Jonah as he speaks to the people about the need for repentance. We, too, have the opportunity every day to repent and call upon the Lord for the grace we need to follow as his disciples.
March 13, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We say this powerful prayer so many times throughout the course of our lives. May we embrace this gift from Jesus as we fervently pray these words from our hearts and eagerly carry out its command to forgive one another.
March 12, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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As Jesus confronts the devil in the wilderness, his response to three temptations shows us how we can face the deceptions of evil in our lives with courage, faith and wisdom.
March 9, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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While spending time with tax collectors and sinners, Jesus' response to the scribes and pharisees offers us hope. The Lord's willingness to bring healing and forgiveness to those in need reveals Christ's longing for our redemption as well. May we follow the example of Levi and respond to the Lord's call.
March 9, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The prophet Isaiah shows how fasting can be spiritually fruitful or destructive. As a discipline of our body, fasting has the power to quickly cut through our selfishness and reveal a longing...not just for food, but for the Lord.
March 8, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moses and Jesus exhort the people to make a choice for God - choosing life (and eternal life) over death. Every day we make this choice as we seek to turn our lives ever closer to Jesus Christ, the source of all life.
March 7, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Most of the time we avoid looking at our weaknesses, failures and sins. Not today. Today we take a long hard look, examine our conscience, and honestly admit that we are sinners. Why? So that freed from the slavery of temptation and sin we can receive the grace of God through Jesus Christ.
March 6, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Speaking at Mass to the kids at Cathedral School, Fr. Andrew speaks about the Passover, Judas and the blood of Jesus...the Lamb of God.
March 28, 2018 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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In the heart of the Last Supper we see two clear examples of human weakness. Both Judas and Peter will betray Jesus, and their examples offer us two different responses to sin. Which option will we choose?
March 27, 2018 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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We read the Passion of Jesus Christ so that we remember each year the Lord's sacrifice for our eternal salvation. May the Precious Blood of the Savior wash us clean and renew our hearts for this life...and the life to come.
March 25, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Caiaphas the high priest prophesied when he said that "it is better for you that one man should die for the people." The death of Christ on the Cross takes our place for the sins that we commit which warrant death. May we accept his saving sacrifice and offer our hearts to the Lord.
March 24, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus points to the good works of His Heavenly Father as an indication of His identity as the Son of God. What's more, we know of His greatest work: His death on the Cross that frees us from sin and opens the door to eternal life.
March 23, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus claims his divinity in the Gospel of John we are challenged to consider how our lives conform to Christ. He is our Lord and His example guides and directs our lives in all things.
March 22, 2018 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego faced the fiery furnace with their faith in God. Their example reveals the strength and conviction that come when God's word dwells in our hearts and directs our lives. May this holy fire of faith burn in our hearts!
March 21, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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United in love with his heavenly Father, Jesus teaches the people that they will know who he is when he has been lifted up. As we gaze upon Christ on the Cross may we recognize our hope as we turn from our sins and accept his forgiveness.
March 20, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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