The Second Letter to Timothy inspires us to take the gift of faith and stir it into flame, realizing that this task requires daily attention and effort.
October 6, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As the disciples return praising God for the power they used in the name of Jesus, the Lord reveals this power as the fulfillment of God's plan for salvation history. Our task today? To continue to let Jesus work through the daily offering of our lives.
October 4, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus extends his authority to the disciples, we discover that the Church - the successor of these same disciples - has been given an opportunity and a responsibility to carry out the Lord's Mission today.
October 4, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The sending of the seventy-two disciples in the Gospel of Luke reveals the Lord's openness to work through people, even as he empowers and support their efforts. Christ does the same for us!
October 3, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this feast of the Guardian Angels we pause to thank the Lord for these heavenly guides as we call upon their assistance in our spiritual battle.
October 2, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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There is a sharp contrast between the response of James and John in the Gospel and the life of St. Therese (who we celebrate today.) While James and John will get it right in the end, we have the opportunity everyday to pursue the love of Christ in all aspects of our lives.
October 1, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The parable of Lazarus and the rich man offer three insights (body, mind and soul) that can help us today live as disciples of the Lord Jesus.
September 28, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The psalm response reveals God's protection, guarding us in the midst of difficulty and strife. Held safe in God's hand, we continue the Lord's work as we strive to protect and defend life.
September 28, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The question Jesus poses to the disciples pertains also to us. Our response - like that of the disciples - configures our words and actions as we live out our conviction that he is the Messiah...the Savior...the Lord.
September 27, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The psalm response echoes the profound joy that God has for humanity. As recipients of the Lord's delight, we have the opportunity each day to radiant the warmth and goodness of Christ's love with those we meet.
September 26, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus gives power and authority to the disciples to carry on his saving work as they place their trust in him. Following their example we, too, have an opportunity to carry on the mission of the Lord as we offer our lives guided by God's grace.
September 25, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord Jesus makes it clear that we are part of his family when we act on the Word of God in our lives.
September 24, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The readings all reveal different ways our faith interacts with everyday life. Rather than create a false separation, we have a daily opportunity to live our faith in our normal circumstances...so that when people see us, they see Jesus Christ shining through.
September 22, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Both the Letter to the Ephesians and the Gospel of Matthew offer insights into how the Lord calls us (with all our imperfections) in various ways, giving us the grace we need for the work entrusted to our care.
September 21, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The followers of Jesus reveal a microcosm of the Church, inviting us (however wounded or sinful) to walk with the Lord today.
September 20, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The interaction between Jesus and the woman in the Gospel of Luke reveals the healing power of God's love when we receive the Lord's forgiveness for our sins.
September 19, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Life presents us a variety of situations - good, bad and ugly - and often we can be tempted to look for the failures and limitations of those around us. Rather than finding fault we have the opportunity to foster our faith as we seek God's presence is all aspects of our lives.
September 18, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The encounter between Jesus and the widow reveals the compassion and power of the Lord. Christ continues to reach out to us with this same loving grace and urges us to rise up in newness of life.
September 17, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The parable of the Prodigal Son is well known, yet when we reflect on the depth of the father's love we are challenged to live up to this incredible standard: to love without limit.
September 15, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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John 3:16 is one of the most famous and beloved verses in the Bible. Yet do we believe that God loves us so much that he sent his only Son for our salvation? And if we do, are we willing to allow this love to reshape our hearts?
September 14, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Luke's Gospel reminds us that before we confess someone else's sins we might want to start with our own. The analogy about what is caught in our eye can help us from becoming blinded by our own pride.
September 13, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Colossians continues to offer beautiful insights about our Christian life. These are words to inspire and uplift us, reminding us of our calling as brothers and sisters of Jesus.
September 12, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Colossians offers sound advice: Seek what is above! May our pursuit of Jesus in all things constantly keep our eyes fixed on Heaven.
September 11, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus calls his disciples we remember that the Lord continues to call forth followers in every generation. May we listen to Christ today and continue to foster the faith we have received.
September 10, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord makes it clear that unless we take up our Cross we cannot be his disciples. Christ - who was victorious over his Cross - will give us the grace we need to face our own.
September 7, 2019 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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