Zechariah praises God as he recognizes that his newborn son will one day prepare the people for the coming of the Messiah. (Lectionary #200)
December 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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When Elizabeth is asked what name will be given her newborn son, she announces (and Zechariah confirms) that his name is John. (Lectionary #199)
December 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Mary and Elizabeth meet together, we see the power of the Holy Spirit at work to unite us and create community. (Lectionary #12)
December 21, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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After her encounter with the angel Gabriel, Mary travels in haste to meet Elizabeth, and her swift response inspires us to decisively answer the Lord's call as we put our faith into practice. (Lectionary #197)
December 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary's response to the angel Gabriel inspires us to offer our lives and say "yes" to the Lord. (Lectionary #196)
December 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Even as Zechariah doubts the words of Gabriel, God brings salvation history to fulfillment with the coming of John the Baptist to prepare the way of the Lord. (Lectionary #195)
December 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Joseph's response to the angel reveals his commitment to God through the conviction of his actions. (Lectionary #194)
December 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The genealogy of Christ reveals the highs and lows of human life within the context of salvation history, reminding us that God works in our families as well. (Lectionary #193)
December 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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John the Baptist is cited by Jesus when questioned about his authority, inviting us to recall that we look to Christ as the leader and guide of our lives. (Lectionary #187)
December 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary - Year C, #12)
December 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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People come to John the Baptist asking for guidance about how to live their lives in expectation for the coming of Christ. (Lectionary, #9)
December 14, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus speaks to the disciples about John the Baptist and how he fulfills the prophecy regarding Elijah. (Lectionary #186)
December 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The prophet Isaiah reminds us that the Lord teaches and leads us in ways that are for our own good, inviting us to trust in Christ and follow him with full and open hearts. (Lectionary #185)
December 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The words of the prophet Isaiah inspire us to draw our strength from the Lord, who sustains and renews us when we are weary. (Lectionary #183)
December 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches the disciples that our heavenly Father rejoices when we who were lost have been rescued and restored. (Lectionary #182)
December 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's review some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary - Year C, #9)
December 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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John the Baptist proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah to prepare the way of the Lord. (Lectionary #6)
December 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Like a house built on a rock, when we build our lives upon the Lord we find a strength that sustains us in times of difficulty and distress. (Lectionary #178)
December 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus heals and feeds the thousands that draw near, inspiring us to seek from the Lord what we require to continue to offer our lives in loving service. (Lectionary #177)
December 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus praises the heavenly Father for the glory that has been revealed to the disciples by what they see and hear. (Lectionary #176)
December 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The centurion's response to Jesus reveals a profound faith in the Lord's authority, inviting us to reflect on how we call upon the Lord for the grace we need. (Lectionary #175)
December 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary - Year C, #6)
December 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Advent offers a powerful opportunity to prepare our hearts for the Lord's coming, and we begin this holy season by renewing our efforts to build up the relationships that God sets before us. (Lectionary #3)
November 30, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary - Year C, #3)
November 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The announcement given by the angel Gabriel and received by Mary invites us to reflect on how we proclaim and hear the good news in our lives, especially as we await the coming of Jesus Christ...the best news of all! (Lectionary #11)
December 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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