Jesus uses a parable to show the crucial opportunity we have to make a change for the better. So...do we need to make any course corrections today?
December 14, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalm response echoes a hopeful trust in the goodness and mercy of God. May we turn to the Lord for the guidance we require as we journey through this life to the next.
December 13, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the key themes that we see in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
December 13, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul's Letter to the Philippians offers a rich insight filled with joy and hope: The Lord is near! May Christ's presence in our lives encourage us to embrace the gift of faith and live it in the world.
December 11, 2021 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The Psalm response echoes our desire to call upon the Lord for mercy and love. May these words speak to our hearts as we prepare for Christmas.
December 11, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Isaiah reminds the people that the Lord teaches us. The real issue: Will we listen and put this instruction into practice?
December 10, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Isaiah prophesies to the people with a blunt message to cast aside fear and trust in the Lord. These words are just as pertinent today as we bring the darkness of fear into the light of faith.
December 9, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Both Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew reveal that God cares for us like a zealous shepherd who guards the sheep. May we trust in the Lord to lead and guide us through this life to the next.
December 7, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In the Gospel of Luke a group of men did what was needed to bring a paralytic man to Jesus. Their example of faith, tenacity and hard work inspire us to be the friend that our friends need today!
December 6, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes we see in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
December 6, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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John the Baptist fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah as he preaches repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The Reason? To prepare the people to encounter Jesus Christ.
December 4, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus sending out the Twelve Apostles, empowering them to carry out his work. Their example inspires us to offer our lives for the Lord's service today.
December 4, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Light is so important to us as we rely on our sense of sight. Yet there is also spiritual sight that guides us always...and so we welcome Christ our light!
December 3, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The first reading from Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew inspire us to trust in the Lord as we listen to Christ and act on his word.
December 2, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The readings today all point to a time of fulfillment and hope. The "mountain of the Lord" or the "house of the Lord" or even the healing and restoration made possible by Jesus...it all looks to our final destination where the Lord Jesus Christ reigns supreme!
December 1, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The centurion in the Gospel of Matthew reveals his trust in the healing power of Jesus Christ. Familiar with the role of authority, this soldier places himself under the command of Jesus...giving us a powerful example of how we offer our lives in the service of the Lord.
November 29, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here's a quick look at the themes for the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
November 29, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The exhortation in the First Letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians inspires us to cultivate hearts that are full of God's love. What a great way to enter into the season of Advent!
November 28, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes for the readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
November 22, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The birth of John the Baptist continues to build up expectation as we await the coming of the Messiah. God is constantly doing something new; do we see the Lord's hand at work in our lives today?
December 23, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary's "magnificat" evokes within us a desire to praise God as we recognize that the Lord sustains us throughout our lives.
December 22, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth offers and example where faith and fellowship intersect. We support each other in so many ways...how can we lift each other up to God today?
December 21, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The exchange between Mary and the Angel Gabriel inspires us to respond to God with a full and open heart. May it be done! Fiat!
December 19, 2020 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Zechariah's response to the angel Gabriel reveals a common human trait to doubt good news. May we confront this behavior in our hearts as we seek recognize the Lord at work in our lives each and every day.
December 19, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Joseph speaks no words in the Gospels; all we "hear" are the actions he carries out. May his example inspire us to live out our faith with similar intensity and conviction.
December 18, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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