Zechariah offers his canticle of praise, inspiring us to count our blessings and thank the Lord for gift of life and faith as we prepare for the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #200)
December 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Given a new and different name from his family, the birth of John the Baptist reveals God's hand at work in salvation history to do something extraordinary in preparation for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #199)
December 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Both Mary and Hannah offer praise and thanksgiving to God, inviting us in these last days of Advent to count our blessings and offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #198)
December 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The example of St. Joseph in the Gospel of Matthew inspires us to cultivate our spiritual lives so that we might have the direction and strength we need to journey through our world. (Lectionary #10)
December 20, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Psalm 24 directs us to open our hearts and receive the king of glory into our lives. (Lectionary #196)
December 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The encounter between Zechariah and the angel Gabriel reveals God's Good News and invites us to welcome this message with joyful and open hearts. (Lectionary #195)
December 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 72 inspires us to call upon the Lord for the grace to promote God's justice and peace in our daily lives. (Lectionary #194)
December 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Matthew reveals the Israelite lineage of Jesus, reminding us that God works in the messiness of life and invites us to grow in faith. (Lectionary #193)
December 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable to the chief priests and elders, challenging them to repent and turn to God. (Lectionary #188)
December 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 25 invites us to seek out the Lord for life-long learning and instruction. (Lectionary #187)
December 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore the themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary #10)
December 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Responding to a question from John the Baptist, Jesus references a prophecy from Isaiah with the works of his earthly ministry and reveals his identity as the messiah. (Lectionary #7)
December 13, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Psalm 80 invites us to turn to the Lord and gaze into the eyes of compassion, mercy, and salvation. (Lectionary #186)
December 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus speaks to the crowds about John the Baptist in the context of salvation history. (Lectionary #184)
December 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers us a consolation and peace that we cannot find anywhere else in the world. (Lectionary #183)
December 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers an illustration that reveals the desire of our Heavenly Father to see us rescued and restored to life. (Lectionary #182)
December 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary #7)
December 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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John the Baptist calls the people to repent and acknowledge their sins as he prepares the way of the Lord. (Lectionary #4)
December 6, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Observing the needs of the crowd, the heart of Jesus is filled with pity as he ministers to them and empowers the Twelve to do the same. (Lectionary #180)
December 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Two blind men call Jesus by a messianic title, and Christ restores their sight with a healing miracle. (Lectionary #179)
December 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus invites us to both listen and act to his words, reminding us that when we are close to him we have the strength to face the storms of life. (Lectionary #178)
December 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus heals the crowds that come to him, and then he feeds them after blessing a few loaves and some fish. (Lectionary #177)
December 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Rejoicing in the Holy Spirit, Jesus praises the Father and reminds us that we are blessed in what we have seen and heard of God's revelation in the world. (Lectionary #176)
December 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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A Roman centurion reveals a profound faith in Jesus that echoes in our response at every Mass to this very day. (Lectionary #175)
December 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's take a look at some of the themes that we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary #4)
December 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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