The Lord's response to the Pharisees directs us to keep our love for God and one another at the heart of everything that we say and do. (Lectionary #313)
January 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In his response to the Pharisees, Jesus states that he is Lord of the sabbath, and in doing so invites us to claim him as Lord of our lives. (Lectionary #312)
January 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus Christ, our high priest, suffered for us and is the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. (Lectionary #311)
January 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we see in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #69)
January 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The miracle of the wine at the wedding at Cana in Galilee reveals a new covenant that is fulfilled at the Last Supper, where this wine now becomes the blood of Christ that we receive at every Mass. (Lectionary #66)
January 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Levi's response to the Lord's call inspires us to renew each day our commitment to Christ. (Lectionary #310)
January 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Four men bring a paralytic on a stretcher to Jesus, who rewards their faith by forgiving sins and miraculous healing. (Lectionary #309)
January 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Hebrews draws upon Psalm 95 and the Book of Numbers to offer us an exhortation to resist the deceit of sin, harden not our hearts, and remain partners of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #308)
January 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Tested like us, Christ helps us in our moments of trial and testing, and through his saving death the Lord restores us to newness of life. (Lectionary #307)
January 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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An unclean spirit acknowledges the power and authority of Jesus as the Holy One of God, inspiring us to reaffirm our faith in the one who died on the Cross that we might have life. (Lectionary #306)
January 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of salvation history who calls us to follow and offer our lives in his name. (Lectionary #305)
January 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's review some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #66)
December 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River, the Holy Trinity is revealed in full glory, calling forth our response to reject what is evil and follow the Lord with all our heart. (Lectionary #21)
January 11, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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John the Baptist steps aside and allows Jesus to increase as the growing crowds gather around him. (Lectionary #217)
January 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus heals a leper, revealing his will that all might be cleansed and renewed in body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #216)
January 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of John offers a tough teaching that holds us accountable as our love for the people in our lives reveals the depth of God's love in our hearts. (Lectionary #215)
January 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God's love inspires us to love one another and face our fears with our faith in Christ. (Lectionary #214)
January 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of John invites us to love one another with the love that God has already poured out upon us first. (Lectionary #213)
January 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of John offers practical advice for Christians to test all spirits to determine if they belong to God. (Lectionary #212)
January 6, 2025 - 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)
January 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On their journey to Bethlehem, the Magi encountered the newborn King and were forever changed through the process of receiving and revealing the light of Christ. (Lectionary #20)
January 4, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Both John the Baptist and Andrew reveal who Jesus is as they lead others to encounter the Lord. (Lectionary #207)
January 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of John speaks of the Father's love for us as children of God, inspiring us to turn away from sin and seek purity of heart. (Lectionary #206)
January 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The humble witness of John the Baptist helps us see how we are called to testify to Christ by our words and actions. (#205)
January 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary keeps the presence of God before her, reflecting in her heart about her Son, the savior of the world. (Lectionary #18)
December 31, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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