Mary's "Magnificat" follows from her visit to Elizabeth and greeting between two babies from the womb. For all of you who have a special devotion to the Rosary, happy feast day!
May 31, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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When asked about his authority, Jesus counters with a question that reveals the limits of the conversation. This insight can help us be more aware and sensitive to the spiritual questions we face with the people in our lives.
May 29, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mark's Gospel reveals the spiritual fruitfulness of forgiveness as a crucial component to our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. May we look for ways that we can ask and extend forgiveness today to those around us as we offer our lives to the Lord.
May 28, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The exchange between Jesus and Bartimaeus reveals the Lord's profound compassion in the midst of human suffering. May the faith of a blind man inspire us to turn to Jesus Christ for the grace we need each day.
May 27, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches a powerful lesson regarding how the path to greatness may be found through our service toward one another.
May 26, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The conversation between Jesus and Peter reveals a crucial insight: our choices express our values and priorities. May we place our love for Jesus Christ above all else in this life, so as to prepare us for our entry into the life to come.
May 25, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Noah's ark is a well known passage of Genesis that captures the imagination. Confronting wickedness and sin, the ark is a sign of hope in which God offers us a way forward - inviting us to mirror this example as we now prepare to embark on the season of Lent tomorrow.
February 16, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The original sin of Adam and Eve carries on within their family, reminding us how sin - if left unchecked - leaves devastating consequences on those closest to us.
The healing encounter between Jesus and the leper reveals the Lord's fundamental desire to restore and renew our lives. May we take stock of our spiritual situation right now and draw near to the Divine Physician for what we need to grow in grace.
February 13, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Following their disobedience, Adam and Eve confront the consequences of their sin, even as their behaviors reveal how it has begun to affect them.
February 13, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Evil enters the world when Adam and Eve are tempted by the serpent. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we practice constant vigilance: aware of daily temptations in our lives, we renew our hearts to the Lord through prayer, sacraments and virtue.
February 12, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The creation account continues in Genesis with a focus on God's goodness and our need for relationships, particularly in the context of marriage. May the beauty of marriage inspire us to help all marriages foster and grow.
February 11, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The garden of Eden is established and God gives a simple command, setting the stage for how humanity will respond.
February 10, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Genesis continues with the account of the creation of living creatures throughout the earth. God then creates humanity and charges us with care and stewardship of the earth before taking a rest on the seventh day.
February 9, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The beginning of the Book of Genesis fosters gratitude and wonder in our hearts as we reflect upon the beauty of creation around us.
February 8, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The dynamic response to Christ in the Gospel of Mark inspires us to consider how we will respond to the Lord in our lives as we seek ways to grow and become aware of the needs of those around us.
February 6, 2021 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The Gospel of Mark and Psalm 23 reveal the compassion and mercy of the Lord. May we trust that Christ will shepherd our souls.
February 6, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalm response reminds us where we find the source of our strength. The Lord is our light and our salvation!
February 5, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus sends out the disciples two-by-two to carry on His ministry, we see that with God's grace and one another we can do great things for the Lord.
February 4, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Hebrews makes a clear case for the role of daily discipline in our spiritual lives. May we take these words to heart as we face our own challenges today.
February 3, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus drives out the demon "Legion" from a man and directs him to return to his family. May we call upon the Lord to help us remove anything that divides our families as we unite in faith, hope and love.
February 1, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul speaks to the people of Corinth, desiring that they be free from anxiety. As we continue to face the challenges of COVID-19 may we discern what is in our control to change and pray for the Lord's grace to face what comes our way.
January 30, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Hebrews and the Gospel of Mark offer us examples of faith in God. Our task? We place our hope in Christ and trust that the Lord will journey with us through the challenges of life.
January 30, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers two parables which show how the Kingdom of God expands through steady growth from a tiny beginning. May this process encourage us to foster our faith - no matter how small - as we invite the Lord to dwell in our hearts.
January 29, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches us about a spiritual principle that shows how God's grace grows in our hearts. May we take stock of what we are feeding our souls, mindful that whatever we encourage (good or bad) will grow.
January 28, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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