The Ten Commandments are part of the teaching of the Church and the revelation of God's power in salvation history. May they guide and direct our hearts as we encounter freedom from the bondage of sin and journey with the Lord Jesus.
March 7, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The parable of the Prodigal Son reveals two classic ways that we imperfectly follow our Father in Heaven. On one hand we commit sins, and finally wise up and repent; on the other hand we do the right thing but with a hard heart. Thank God for Jesus to guide us!
March 6, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The story of Joseph occurs in the last chapters of the Book of Genesis. In today's first reading we discover how it all begins when the jealousy and hatred of his brothers leads them to sell Joseph into slavery.
March 5, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The parable of Lazarus and the rich man pokes at our consciences. Do we see the poverty around us and respond with compassion? We know the teaching of Jesus...may we ask the Lord for the grace to put His words into practice.
March 4, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus teaches his disciples that the journey to Heaven is along the path of service.
March 3, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The prophet Isaiah exhorts the people of Israel to wash themselves clean - seeking God's goodness and avoiding evil. It's a message that is just as relevant today.
March 2, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches how the measure of mercy applies to our hearts: "For the measure you measure will be measured out to you."
March 1, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Transfiguration of Christ offers a glimpse of God's glory on the way to the Cross. This moment - seeing Jesus as he reigns in Heaven - offers us hope as we carry our crosses, confident in the Lord's victory.
February 27, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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We find in this selection from the Sermon on the Mount one of the hardest teachings of Jesus: to love our enemies. Yet when we do this we cleanse our hearts of hate and fill them with God's grace, so that we will be prepared to follow Christ in this life and be with Him in the next.
February 27, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus urges his disciples to make reconciliation a priority in their lives, reminding us that forgiveness is a daily discipline as we follow the Lord.
February 26, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord teaches us to ask, seek and knock as we trust in God who knows the good things that we need.
February 25, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus affirms the preaching of Jonah to repent. This is the constant message throughout salvation history: to acknowledge our sins and return to the Lord for mercy and forgiveness.
February 24, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Matthew's Gospel offers the Lord's Prayer - a powerful spiritual tool that speaks practically about the crucial role of forgiveness in our daily lives.
February 23, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The temptation of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark reminds us that the darkness of sin must be confronted in our hearts with the triumph of Christ.
February 21, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The call of Levi (a tax collector and sinner) offers us hope that just as Jesus reached out to Levi the Lord also invites us - even with all our sins. May we joyfully respond to His call and offer our lives today.
February 20, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Prophet Isaiah calls the people to corporal works of mercy. May this exhortation inspire us to see the needs of our brothers and sisters and respond with the love of Christ.
February 19, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Both Moses and Jesus speak of a faith that pertains to matters of life and death. May our Lenten journey empower us to embrace the gift of God as we live our lives for the Lord.
February 18, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We begin the season of Lent by acknowledging our sins and embracing God's mercy through repentance and conversion of heart. May these forty days help us draw closer to Jesus Christ and one another!
February 17, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We see the spiritual battle within Judas as he prepares to betray the Lord, yet we recall that there is a fight for good and evil within our own hearts as well. May we acknowledge this struggle and steadfastly turn to Christ - our friend and ally - to win the war.
April 8, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The fearful boast of St. Peter to Jesus gives us pause to reflect on the power of our speech - for good or evil - within our lives.
April 7, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Just days before his crucifixion, Jesus experiences a compassionate act of service by Mary at her home with Martha and Lazarus. May her example inspire us to offer our lives for the Lord!
April 6, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Every year on Palm Sunday we hear the Passion of the Lord. Why? Because we need to be reminded of God's remedy for our sins, so that we may stand at the foot of the Cross of Christ and repent...so as to receive his great gift of mercy.
April 5, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Ezekiel's great prophecy of hope is made possible through the words of the high priest Caiaphas - who reminds us that "it is better that one man should die instead of the people." As we enter into Holy Week may we cherish the Lord's sacrifice for our salvation!
April 4, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jeremiah reminds us that we put our trust in God as we face the dangers of life.
April 3, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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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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