In those moments when we are overwhelmed with suffering and loss, Psalm 88 invites us to call upon the Lord for help. (Lectionary #456)
October 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Job's response in the face of overwhelming tragedy inspires us to turn to the Lord in good times and in bad for the the guidance we need. (Lectionary #455)
September 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 27th Week of the Year.
September 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord speaks with stern conviction about the crucial need to cast out sin from our lives. (Lectionary, B - #137)
September 28, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The disciples are afraid to respond after Jesus speaks about his Passion and death. (Lectionary #454)
September 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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This time honored passage from Ecclesiastes reminds us that in God's hands all things have an appointed place, teaching us life lessons that we can put into practice. (Lectionary #453)
September 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The uncertainty and misunderstanding about Jesus resonates in our distracted modern world, inspiring us to seek the Lord in the Word, the Sacraments, and daily Prayer. (Lectionary #452)
September 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord authorizes the Twelve to carry out his work, inviting them to rely on nothing else. (Lectionary #451)
September 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus grants us a place in his family when we hear the word of God and act on it! (Lectionary #450)
September 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches the crowd that God's light is meant to shine in our hearts and lives. (Lectionary #449)
September 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - B, #137)
September 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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After speaking a second time about his death and resurrection, Jesus responds to an argument among the disciples about who is the greatest with a simple directive: serve one another. (Lectionary - Year B, #134)
September 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Matthew's swift response to the call of Christ inspires us to reflect on our invitation to follow the Lord in the unique and particular circumstances of our lives today. (Lectionary #643)
September 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Hearing about some of the people who accompanied Jesus, we recognize that God continues to work in our hearts and lives today. (Lectionary #447)
September 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 118 offers us an opportunity to give thanks to the Lord for the blessings we have received. (Lectionary #446)
September 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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This passage (often read at weddings) reveals how the love of Christ transforms our words and actions as we conform our lives to the Lord. (Lectionary #445)
September 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul urges the Corinthians to recognize the unity they possess while at the same time affirming the unique gifts that they offer the body of Christ. (Lectionary #444)
September 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As followers of Christ, we offer our lives in service to one another, out of respect for the Lord. (Lectionary- B, #443)
September 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year.
September 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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This Day of Reflection was given at St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, Wisconsin on September 14, 2024. This third presentation provides a reflection on how to renew and strengthen Marriage throughout life.
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This Day of Reflection was given at St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, Wisconsin on September 14, 2024. This presentation features the homily from the Mass on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, with a focus on love and sacrifice.
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This Day of Reflection was given at St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, Wisconsin on September 14, 2024. This presentation offers an overview about Marriage and the crucial role of Forgiveness.
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After teaching about his suffering and death, Jesus rebukes Peter and makes it clear that if we want to follow Christ we are going to have to carry a cross. (Lectionary - Year B, #131)
September 14, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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We honor the Cross of Christ which reveals an awesome truth, that "God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life." (Lectionary #638)
September 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Teaching his disciples, Jesus makes it clear that we must first confront the blindness in our lives before we seek to guide others in life. (Lectionary #441)
September 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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