The Second Letter of Peter reveals God's divine power at work through the grace and peace of Jesus Christ, inviting us to respond in a variety of ways. (Lectionary #353)
June 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 10th Sunday of the Year. (Year B, Lectionary #89)
June 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter of Jude provides a fervent exhortation, inviting us to call upon God's mercy and offer it in our interactions with one another. (Lectionary #352)
June 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary's Magnificat invites us to reflect on how we proclaim the greatness of the Lord through the example of our daily lives. (Lectionary #572)
May 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Ransomed by the blood of Christ, we are mindful of the precious gifts of life and faith as we seek opportunities to love one another with a purity of heart. (Lectionary #349)
May 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of Peter exhorts us to be holy, setting our hopes on Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #348)
May 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of Peter reminds us that our hope in the saving work of Jesus Christ empowers us to endure the sufferings of our earthly trials with the Lord's help. (Lectionary #347)
May 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Chapter five in the Letter of James offers insight into Confession and Anointing of the Sick, profound sacraments in the Church that bring healing to body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #346)
May 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter of James offers sound spiritual advice and exhortation, reminding us to wage our spiritual battle by remaining close to the Lord and resisting temptation in all its forms. (Lectionary #342)
May 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Speaking about Paul's situation to King Agrippa and Bernice, Festus reveals that our words and actions are always under observation and discussion. It begs the question, what do people say about our faith when we are not around? (Lectionary #301)
May 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Chosen by lot to fill the vacancy left by Judas Iscariot, Matthias was with the apostles from the beginning and witnessed the Lord's resurrection. (Lectionary #564)
May 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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While teaching and preaching in Ephesus, Paul comes upon disciples who have not yet received the Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #297)
May 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Filled with zeal to share the Good News of Jesus, Apollos takes to heart the instruction he receives and eagerly travels to pass it on to others. (Lectionary #296)
May 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God tells Paul in a vision, "Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent, for I am with you." (Lectionary #295)
May 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus commands his disciples to love another as he loves us, reminding us that when we stay near the Lord we will have all the love that we need. (Lectionary #56)
May 4, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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A non-Jewish woman reveals her unwavering conviction that Jesus can heal her daughter, inspiring us to foster a fervent faith in Christ as we grow in our knowledge and love of God. (Lectionary #332)
February 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Elizabeth gives birth to a son and names him John. As Zechariah agrees, he is finally able to speak, and the people are amazed as they wonder what this child will become. (Lectionary #199)
December 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Isaac encounters, death, life, and marriage, we recognize the Lord's hand at work in our lives through the cycles of life.
July 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes that we find on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.
May 15, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the main themes in the readings for Easter Day.
April 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Note: This podcast was originally posted on April 11, 2022.
The Lord exhorts the disciples to exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, seeking the path of reconciliation that strengthens our relationships with God and one another.
March 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The second part of the creation account shows how living creatures (including humanity) came to be. May the gift of life and the beauty of this world help us to humbly and wisely steward the precious gift of life.
February 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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For the next two weeks the first reading will be taken from the Book of Genesis, beginning today with the fundamental act of creation.
February 6, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes for the readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.
October 31, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes for the readings of the 31st Sunday of the Year.
October 24, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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