Jesus teaches the Lord's Prayer to his disciples, underscoring the crucial role of forgiveness in the Christian life. (Lectionary #368)
June 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul reminds the people of Corinth that God's abundant grace is manifest when we cheerfully share our blessings with one another. (Lectionary #367)
Here it is. One of the toughest, most challenging teachings that Jesus offers: Love your enemies. (Lectionary #366)
June 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus sets a new standard for his disciples regarding how they are to respond to injustice. (Lectionary #365)
June 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Lectionary #169)
June 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul's Letter to the Romans and the Gospel of John reveal how the Holy Trinity restores peace, love, and truth to our lives. (Lectionary #166)
June 14, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches us to use direct language that avoids making rash vows and focuses instead on truth, sincerity, and conviction. (Lectionary #364)
June 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Just as a simple clay pot can hold a precious treasure, our fragile and wounded lives carry the extraordinary gift of God's triumphant grace. (Lectionary #363)
June 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord commands us to make reconciliation a priority in our spiritual lives. (Lectionary #362)
June 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The life of St. Barnabas inspires us to be both disciples and apostles for the Lord Jesus, giving witness to Christ by what we say and do. (Lectionary #580/361)
June 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Christ reminds us that we are his salt and light, enhancing and illuminating the world by the gift of our lives. (Lectionary #360)
June 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus entrusts Mary to the beloved disciple, saying, "Behold your mother." (Lectionary #572A)
June 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass Readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. (Lectionary #166)
June 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost empowers the faith of the disciples to go forth as apostles, joyfully proclaiming the Good News and bringing others closer to Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #62, #63)
June 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Even though his liberty is limited under house arrest, Paul continues to proclaim the Good News of Jesus to the best of his ability. (Lectionary #302)
June 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Even though Paul is not present, Festus speaks to King Agrippa and Bernice about his words and actions for Jesus. (Lectionary #301)
June 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Standing before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, Paul trusts in God and bears witness to Christ as he is sent to Rome. (Lectionary #300)
June 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul makes his farewell to the Church at Ephesus, and the people respond with heartfelt emotion and concern. (Lectionary #299)
June 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Warned by the Holy Spirit, Paul speaks to the people and prepares them for his departure. (Lectionary #298)
June 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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While on a journey in Ephesus, Paul encounters a group of men that is transformed when they are baptized and receive the Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #297)
June 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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There are MANY choices for Mass readings on the feast of Pentecost, so let's focus on the themes we find in the Gospel options. (Lectionary #63)
June 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Before he ascends into heaven, Jesus promises the disciples that the power of the Holy Spirit will come upon them to be Christ's witnesses to the ends of the earth. (Lectionary #58)
May 31, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth reveals the coming of Jesus Christ, inviting us to seek out our own encounters with the Lord in prayer, sacrament, and Adoration. (Lectionary #572)
May 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord speaks to Paul in a vision, "Do not be afraid. Go on speaking and do not be silent for I am with you!" (Lectionary #295)
May 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul arrives in Corinth and immediately begins to pour out his life in service for the Gospel by earning a living and preaching the Good News. (Lectionary #294)
May 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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