While healing a man with a withered hand, Jesus encounters the Pharisees and confronts the hardness of their hearts...reminding us to look at our own hearts as well. (Lectionary #313)
January 21, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches about the sabbath and offers us an insight into his true identity as Lord. (Lectionary #312)
January 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a couple of illustrations that help us understand that as we embrace a new life in Christ we turn away from old practices and embrace new changes in our lives. (Lectionary #311)
January 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #67)
January 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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John the Baptist points out Jesus to the crowds and declares, "Behold, the Lamb of God!" (Lectionary #64)
January 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus calls Levi and then dines with him and the "sinners" that are his friends. (Lectionary #310)
January 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus exerts his power to forgive sins and bring healing to a paralytic, revealing that he is God among us. (Lectionary #309)
January 16, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The compassion of Christ is revealed as he takes pity on a leper and wills his miraculous healing. (Lectionary #308)
January 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The intensity of the earthly ministry of Jesus is guided by his focused and intentional prayer.
January 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The authority of Jesus is revealed through his teaching and ability to drive out demons. (Lectionary #306)
January 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord continues the message of John the Baptist to repent, and then he begins to call the first disciples: Peter, Andrew, James and John. (Lectionary #305)
January 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #64)
January 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The baptism of the Lord reveals the Trinity and unleashes the fountain of grace that configures us to Christ and the Church. May we live our baptismal call in the world today! (Lectionary #21)
January 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 149 reminds us of God's unconditional love for creation, inspiring us to seek the Lord always in the ups and downs of life. (Lectionary #217)
January 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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A leper humbly comes before Jesus to plead for healing and walks away restored. (Lectionary #216)
January 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of John challenges us to put our love for God into practice as we love the people in our lives. (Lectionary #215)
January 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of John reminds us that the love of God drives out fear from our hearts and engages us to live for the Lord. (Lectionary #214)
January 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of John teaches that God is the source of all love, revealed through creation and the redemption we have in Christ Jesus. (Lectionary #213)
January 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of John offers practical spiritual insight regarding how we test situations and stay close to Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #212)
January 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Baptism of the Lord. (Lectionary #21, A)
January 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory -Superior, WI
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Bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the Magi inspire us to consider what we will offer to the Lord. (Lectionary #20)
January 3, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Psalm 98 invites us to both receive and share the hope we have in the saving power of God. (Lectionary #206)
January 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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When asked by the priests and Levites, John the Baptist bluntly states, "I am not the Christ." His example reminds us to keep our focus on the Lord, especially when we are absorbed and distracted by the demands of daily life. (Lectionary #205)
January 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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"Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart." May the example of the Mother of God inspire us to pause and ponder how our faith directs our lives as we embark on a New Year. (Lectionary #18)
December 31, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Prologue to John's Gospel reveals how John gave testimony that Jesus is the Messiah, inviting us to consider how we give witness that Christ is our Lord today. (Lectionary #204)
December 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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