This well known passage from the Gospel of John reminds us that it was out of love for sinful humanity that God sent Jesus Christ for our salvation. May we humbly acknowledge the darkness within our hearts and turn to the one who longs to make us whole.
May 1, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus speaks to Nicodemus we discover that our hope in Christ gives us the strength we need for our earthly journey. Whatever challenges we encounter in this life, we look to the Lord's victory over sin and death to guide us to Heaven.
April 30, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles reveals how the early Church, filled with the Holy Spirit, grew in numbers as the Apostles continued the ministry of Jesus. Their example becomes our inspiration today to go and make disciples for the Lord.
April 28, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mark's Gospel offers three different occasions where the Risen Lord appeared to fourteen disciples: Mary Magdalene, Two on the road to Emmaus and the Eleven Apostles. In these encounters we see our own human need for the time and effort necessary to grow in our faith.
April 27, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The first reading reveals the transformation to St. Peter as the resurrection of Christ takes hold of his heart. Casting aside doubt and fear, Peter proclaims the Good News in the face of persecution and trial...reminding us that as disciples we can draw upon the same strength today.
April 26, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The readings today reveal the power of the resurrection to transform hearts and equip disciples to proclaim the Good News. Like the first Apostles, we have an opportunity every day to draw strength from the Lord for the task at hand.
April 25, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Peter and John show how the name of Jesus brings hope and life to a beggar. Following their example, we offer our lives today as a living witness to the power of God in the world.
April 24, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Both Peter and Mary Magdalene reveal how Christ's resurrection transforms our human weakness and empowers us for service in the world. We, too, are called to receive the grace of Easter into our hearts as the Lord takes the gift of our lives and equips us to proclaim the Good News.
April 23, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Beyond the agony of the Cross and the sorrow of the Tomb on that first day of the week the message was proclaimed: He’s Alive!
April 21, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We join the Church around the world as we wait in hope for the resurrection of the Lord. This extraordinary Mass empowers us to look at the challenges in our lives with the conviction that God will give us the grace we need for the task at hand.
April 20, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus reminds Peter in the Gospel of John to focus on his own particular path and not worry about anyone else. It's a good lesson for us all as we concentrate our effort to carry out the unique tasks that each of us has received from the Lord.
May 19, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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After the resurrection, Jesus asks Peter three times "Do you love me?" It's a powerful reminder that God's answer to human weakness and limitation is love...and our invitation is to offer our love to the Lord - regardless of our imperfections - with an open heart.
May 18, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus speaks of our need to unite our hearts in love, and he offers the example of the Heavenly Father to inspire us. May God's love empower each of us to look for ways that we can unite when we are confronted with division.
May 17, 2018 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus prays to the Father that the disciples might share in his joy. As a Fruit of the Spirit, joy is a quality that arises from our love with God and one another. May we look for joy in our lives today and share the joy of Jesus Christ with those we meet.
May 16, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In the Gospel of John we hear today how the Lord prays to his Heavenly Father for the disciples. In other words, the Lord prays for us! May this personal relationship we have with Jesus draw us closer to the Christ and one another.
May 15, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Through the Ascension of the Lord we now look to Christ who is present to all people in all time and space for the grace we need to face the challenges of life. Be not afraid! Rather, draw strength from Jesus and engage life with the joy of the Good News.
May 12, 2018 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Jesus teaches the disciples that out of love he was sent from the Father into this world, and now he leaves the world to return to the Father. All of us are pilgrims passing through this life; as we live each day may we recall that one day the Father will call us out of this world as well.
May 12, 2018 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus promises a joy that is permanent and complete; may we follow the Lord today in the midst of our challenges with the conviction that God will give us what we need to find our way through this life to the Kingdom of Heaven.
May 11, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We recognize that being disciples of Jesus Christ does not take away experiences of suffering and loss; rather, we understand that God will give us what we need to make our way through even the darkest moments of life - turning our grief into joy.
May 10, 2018 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Why do we pray every week at Mass? Why is it so important? Fr. Andrew shares some key points with the children at Cathedral School.
May 9, 2018 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus promises the disciples that he will send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to come upon them after he leaves. The Spirit will shine in the world revealing sin, righteousness and condemnation. May the Spirit help us today to see clearly as we follow the Lord.
May 8, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The commandment to love one another as Christ loves us will stretch us and invite us to offer our entire lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. May our "Yes!" open our hearts to God's love in our lives as we share this love with those we meet today.
May 5,2018 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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There is a cost to following the Lord: sometimes we must endure the hardship of hate in this world and contend with forces that would seek to destroy the goodness in our lives. Yet we do not stand alone; Jesus Christ gives us the strength we need to face this hardship with the power of his grace.
May 5, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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"Love one another as I love you" is an awe-inspiring commandment. We cannot do this alone; rather, Jesus chooses us and appoints us to follow his example and bear the fruit of unconditional love in our hearts. As our friend, he gives us the grace and strength we need to walk in the light of his love.
May 4, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As followers of Jesus Christ we are called to cultivate a fruitful harvest in our hearts. This not only means fostering the Fruits of the Spirit in our lives, but it also requires our willingness to be pruned of the spiritual vices and behaviors that keep us from God and one another.
May 2, 2018 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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