In the face of a family, financial conflict, Jesus offers a parable that warns about the danger of greed. May we use the wealth we have wisely and well in this life...for we cannot take it with us in the next!
July 31, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Today's psalm both acknowledges our struggles and affirms our faith in God's grace. May we turn to the Lord in our times of trial and draw strength from the one who died that we might have eternal life.
July 30, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Martha testifies to her faith in Jesus, giving witness that he is the Lord. May her example inspire us to do the same each and every day.
July 29, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jeremiah uses the image of the clay and the potter to describe our relationship to the Lord. May we offer our lives to Christ, the Master Potter, to shape us for his service in the world.
July 28, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of Heaven is a fantastic treasure, greater than anything we might discover here on earth. Will we make the sacrifices necessary in this life to obtain what awaits us in the next?
July 27, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In a rare moment Jesus explains a parable and reveals the significance of good, evil and the final judgment. Whoever has ears ought to hear!
July 26, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As the disciples become indignant over the request from the mother of James and John, the Lord uses the opportunity as a teachable moment...showing how his disciples are called to serve one another.
July 25, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes that surface in the readings for the 18th Sunday of the Year.
July 25, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches his disciples the Lord's Prayer in the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing the importance of persistence in praying for what we need.
July 24, 2022 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable that illustrates how our souls are like gardens that require careful cultivation and diligent weeding.
July 23, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary Magdalene is the first disciple to meet the Risen Lord, and she is empowered by Christ to proclaim the resurrection to the Apostles.
July 22, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Like a fountain that brings life to a vibrant garden, the Lord renews our souls with grace, mercy and peace.
July 21, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jeremiah is sent by the Lord to go forth and proclaim God's message, and Jesus offers a parable illustrating the need to be fruitful in our lives.
July 20, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord teaches us that we part of his family when we carry out the will of his Heavenly Father.
July 19, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus states that the only sign that will be given to the scribes and Pharisees is the sign of Jonah, a call to repent of our sins and turn back to God.
July 18, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's look at some of the main themes in the readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year.
July 18, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus speaks to Martha, he reveals how anxiety and worry are calmed by pausing to be still and listen to him.
July 17, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus continues to heal and proclaim the Good News, even as others begin to discuss how to destroy him.
July 16, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus reveals his divinity as he is questioned by the Pharisees about his actions on the Sabbath.
July 15, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers comfort in times of exhaustion, reminding us that we find a lasting peace in his presence.
July 14, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus affirms his divinity as he acknowledges his relationship to his Heavenly Father. May we draw near to the Lord today, and configure our lives to the Son of God.
July 13, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus reproaches the villages that rejected his message of repentance, reminding us that our response to the Lord's invitation has crucial consequences.
July 12, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus concludes his teaching to the Twelve before he sends them out on their mission, reminding them to make him the priority and center of their lives.
July 11, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.
July 11, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable when asked to clarify what we must do to enter eternal life. May we actively respond with compassion and mercy to the "neighbors" in our lives!
July 10, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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