Moses reminds the people of God's mighty actions on their behalf, exhorting them to follow the Lord's commandments and decrees all the days of their lives.
August 11, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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After reconnoitering the promised land and finding it fruitful, the scouts begin to raise doubts about the strength and ferocity of the people living there.
August 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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At the resentful complaint of Aaron and Miriam about Moses, God responds with anger and punishment, reminding us that jealousy is an ugly vice to guard against at all times.
August 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As the children of Israel complain about the lack of food in the wilderness, Moses speaks directly to the Lord about his frustration and exhaustion.
August 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes in the readings for Mass on this 19th Sunday of the Year.
August 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord sets before the children of Israel the guidelines for a jubilee year, where wrongs are righted and relationships are restored.
August 5, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God prescribes sacred days to Moses, exhorting the people to keep these moments in time as set apart to worship and honor the Lord.
August 4, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The children of Israel, guided on their journey by Moses, follow the Lord in the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night.
August 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moses stands before God and then goes out to the people (radiant in appearance) to speak the Lord's message to the children of Israel.
August 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moses pleads on behalf of the people for the Lord's forgiveness.
August 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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During Moses' absence, the children of Israel grow restless and demand that Aaron fashion a golden idol in the shape of a calf.
July 31, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers three parables that cast light on the Kingdom of Heaven. May we cherish the treasure of our faith and put it into practice!
July 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The children of Israel enter into a covenant with God, striving to do all that the Lord commands.
July 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Ten Commandments have played a crucial in the spiritual and ethical development of our civilization. May these precepts direct our hearts and empower of our lives to serve the Lord today!
July 28, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God appears in glory before the people on Mount Sinai with a majestic intensity.
July 27, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Grumbling in the desert, the children of Israel are heard by God. The result? Manna and quail nourish and sustain the people for the journey. May this "bread from heaven" help us to cherish the Body and Blood of Christ - the Bread from Heaven of our Holy Communion - as we regularly come to the altar to receive the Lord for the strength we need.
July 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Confronted by Pharaoh's army, the children of Israel are guided on dry land through the Red Sea by the mighty power of God.
July 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes in our readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year.
July 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers a parable that challenges complacency and invites us to a continuing conversion of heart. Knowing that there will be a Final Judgment, may we take the gift of today to turn away from sin and embrace the gift of grace that comes from Jesus Christ.
July 22, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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God gives specific Passover preparations to Moses, directing how the people are to remember their liberation from slavery. This Passover takes on enormous significance when it is celebrated by Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God!
July 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Speaking with Moses, God promises the redemption of the people and a new home in a land flowing with milk and honey.
July 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God appears to Moses and entrusts him with the task of leading the people of Israel out of slavery.
July 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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With the birth of Moses we begin a journey in a crucial part of salvation history. As we walk with the people of Israel, we discover that their challenges are often reflected in our lives. May we recognize the obstacles in our hearts today, and call upon the Lord for the help we need.
July 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We continue our journey through Salvation History with the beginning of the story of Exodus, discovering how the people of Israel will be freed from bondage and slavery.
July 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.
July 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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