The Lord directs us to stop judging, being mindful that the we will be measured by the measure we apply to others. (Lectionary #371)
June 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Rather than spend our time on useless worry, Jesus directs his disciples to "seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness." (Lectionary #370)
June 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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"Where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." (Lectionary #369)
June 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches the Lord's Prayer to his disciples, underscoring the crucial role of forgiveness in the Christian life. (Lectionary #368)
June 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul reminds the people of Corinth that God's abundant grace is manifest when we cheerfully share our blessings with one another. (Lectionary #367)
Here it is. One of the toughest, most challenging teachings that Jesus offers: Love your enemies. (Lectionary #366)
June 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches us to use direct language that avoids making rash vows and focuses instead on truth, sincerity, and conviction. (Lectionary #364)
June 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Just as a simple clay pot can hold a precious treasure, our fragile and wounded lives carry the extraordinary gift of God's triumphant grace. (Lectionary #363)
June 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord commands us to make reconciliation a priority in our spiritual lives. (Lectionary #362)
June 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Christ reminds us that we are his salt and light, enhancing and illuminating the world by the gift of our lives. (Lectionary #360)
June 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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When Peter says to Jesus, "We have given up everything and followed you," we are invited to examine our hearts and discern if we have also put the Lord at the center of our lives. (Lectionary #348)
March 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord reveals the powerful way that possessions can dominate our lives, inviting us to detach from "stuff" so we can draw near to Christ. (Lectionary #347)
March 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers a rich spiritual insight to help us discern human hearts by the fruitfulness of our lives. (Lectionary #84)
March 1, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Jesus commands that the children come to him for a blessing, inspiring us to engage our kids with time, attention, and good example. (Lectionary #346)
March 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Book of Sirach offers practical spiritual advice regarding the precious gift of friendship. (Lectionary #345)
February 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches about the destructive consequences of sin, inviting us to turn away from it corrosive power. Lectionary 344
February 27, 2025. Cathedral Rectory. Superior, WI
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Christ corrects the apostle John, reminding him that no one can do a mighty deed in the Lord's name and at the same time speak ill of him. In the end, we are either for or against Jesus. (Lectionary #343)
February 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 37 offers us a prayerful reflection to place the Lord at the center of our lives as we face the challenges of life. (Lectionary #342)
February 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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After casting out a demon that the disciples were unable to remove, the Lord teaches them that there are times when we need to pray with added fervor in the face of evil. (Lectionary #341)
February 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 8th Week of the Year. (Lectionary #84)
February 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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David's mercy in the First Book of Samuel underscores the teaching of Jesus in Luke's Gospel and presents us a challenging commandment from Christ: love our enemies. (Lectionary, Year C - #81)
February 22, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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In this account of the tower of Babel, God observes and then disperses the united sin and pride of humanity, setting up the contrast of the saving work that will eventually take place through call of Abraham. (Lectionary #339)
February 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God's covenant with Noah affirms the precious gift of life and invites us to protect and cherish this gift as we offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #338)
February 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As the flood waters recede, the earth flourishes and we have hope to renew our lives to the Lord. (Lectionary #337)
February 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Noah and the ark remind us that there are times when we need to be washed clean of the sins that lurk in our souls. Thank God for the grace we have in Jesus! (Lectionary #336)
February 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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