Jesus reveals his divinity in John's Gospel, and this truth becomes the foundation for our faith and the source of our hope as we configure our lives to Him.
April 2, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego walked in the fiery furnace with a fourth person who looked like a Son of God. During those times in our lives when we have been put to the test, may we trust that Christ walks with us as well.
April 1, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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To gaze upon the Cross reveals the face of God in Christ crucified for our sake. This symbol of death thus becomes our hope, that the one who takes the place of our sins will lead us to eternal life.
March 31, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Book of Daniel and the Gospel of John offer us examples of Justice and Mercy, crucial concepts that require our careful thought and attention as disciples of the Lord. May we strive for Justice in all our actions as we we recognize our ongoing need for God's Mercy when we sin.
March 30, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The miracle of Lazarus reveals the power of Jesus Christ and the hope we have in the Lord. May these matters of life and death inspire us to respond to the needs of our world with conviction and compassion.
March 29, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As the spirit of destructive discord increases around Jesus, we see the crucial need to work for peace and unity, especially in challenging times.
March 28, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The readings today remind us of the reality of evil and its blinding presence in our lives. Yet as we confront the darkness of sin we find that our help comes from the light of Christ, who gives us the courage and strength we need.
Marcy 27, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Just as Moses intervened for the people of Israel when they turned away from God, Jesus - the Son of God - intervenes for our sinfulness by his saving action on the Cross.
March 26, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God's touch brings life giving power that leads to healing and wholeness. As we confront the physical illness of COVID-19, we also call upon the Lord to restore whatever is wounded in body, mind, heart and soul.
March 24, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Scripture readings today all reference human hardship: suffering, battle and illness. Yet through it all we have hope as we see how God gives us the grace we need to overcome these challenges every time we turn to Christ.
March 23, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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With COVID-19 disrupting our daily routines, many people have new "pockets" of time. Here are a few ideas what to do with them!
March 23, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Samuel is looking at Jesse's sons, he is reminded that the Lord sees our lives differently than we do. May we look at the current situation of our world today and ask for the grace to see with God's eyes.
March 22, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The prophet Hosea and Jesus offer words encouraging us to acknowledge humbly our sins and turn to the Lord for mercy and compassion.
March 21, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches in Mark's Gospel that the greatest commandments are about loving God and one another. In these current times with COVID-19 we have incredible opportunities to put these two commandments into practice.
March 20, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moses and Jesus remind us that the teachings and commandments of the Lord bring life...for this world and the next.
March 18, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Matthew's Gospel drives home the crucial need to forgive in the parable that Jesus offers today.
March 17, 2020 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The worldwide response to COVID-19 offers some insights into how we might consider living our lives for the gift of God that comes to us through Jesus Christ.
March 14, 2020 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The first reading from Micah, Psalm Response and the Gospel of Luke offer beautiful insights into the mercy and compassion of God.
March 14, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The passage of Genesis about Joseph and the parable of the vineyard in the Gospel of Matthew both foreshadow the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross.
March 13, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The parable of the rich man and Lazarus inspires us to open our eyes to the needs of those around us and respond decisively in the spirit of the Gospel.
March 12, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus speaks to the disciples about his suffering and death on the Cross, he must also contend with the pettiness that often accompanies our human nature...teaching how we offer our lives in service of one another.
March 11, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Humility in our daily actions proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ. May our lives reflect this crucial virtue in all that we do.
March 10, 2020 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Transfiguration of Jesus offered three apostles a sign of hope as they journeyed on to Jerusalem where the Lord would be crucified. This moment of glory strengthened their faith to face the coming test of suffering and hardship, showing us that God gives us what we need to carry on.
It's the classic test of the depth of our response to the Lord's command...to be able to love those hostile people who make our lives painful and unbearable. Can we follow the example of Christ and love our enemies?
March 7, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The prophet Ezekiel, the author of Psalm 130 and Jesus all highlight the crucial need to turn away from sin and direct our hearts to the Lord.
March 6, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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