The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary inspires us to take to heart God's saving work and offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #545)
April 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we see in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #47)
April 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The fourth chapter of Acts of the Apostles reveals how the community was "of one heart and mind" and in complete unity with one another. (Lectionary #44)
April 6, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The leaders and scribes are powerless to respond to the healing miracle as the boldness of Peter and John reveals their conviction to follow Jesus Christ in the face of persecution. (Lectionary #266)
April 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Peter, strengthened by his faith in Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly addresses the leaders and courageously claims that Jesus is the Lord. (Lectionary #265)
April 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus reveals that he is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, inviting us to read and study the Scriptures in order to enrich our faith and prepare us to share it with others. (Lectionary #264)
April 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Peter and John have no silver or gold, but instead they give witness to Jesus Christ and perform a healing miracle. (Lectionary #263)
April 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Following Peter's speech, the crowd is cut to the heart and asks what they must do. Peter's response to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit inspires us to live our faith with an ongoing conversion of heart as the Spirit guides us throughout our lives. (Lectionary #262)
April 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Risen Lord says "do not be afraid" to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, reminding us to imitate the example of Peter and preach the Good News when the opportunity arises. (Lectionary #261)
April 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #44)
April 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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