The Lord offers three nuggets of spiritual wisdom, exhorting us to follow the narrow path to eternal life as we wisely use the blessings we have and we treat others the way we want to be treated. (Lectionary #372)
June 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The birth of John the Baptist reveals how God worked through him to point out Jesus to others, inspiring us to give witness to Christ through the words and actions of our lives. (Lectionary #587)
June 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #98)
June 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus reminds his disciples to turn away from useless worry and seek the Kingdom of God. (Lectionary #370)
June 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 12th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #95)
June 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Beatitudes invite us to count our blessings and look at the ways that the Lord is present in our lives. (Lectionary #359)
June 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 11th Week of the Year. (Year B, Lectionary #92)
June 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Book of Genesis and Mark's Gospel reveal how evil unravels the human heart, but our pursuit of the will of God restores us to the Lord's family of faith. (Lectionary #89)
June 8, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The Blessed Virgin Mary experienced the full range of human emotions while remaining faithful to God's plan. May we draw near to her Immaculate Heart and allow her to lead us to her Son. (Lectionary #358/573)
June 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross reveals the depth of God's love and inspires us to share this love with those around us. (Lectionary #171)
June 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The commandments to love God and love one another guide us on the journey of faith, directing our lives as we follow Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #356)
June 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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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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