St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians underscores the teaching of the Eucharist, emphasizing that Christ both defines what it is and then commands the disciples to do it in his memory. (Lectionary #169)
June 21, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, 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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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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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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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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Jesus teaches about his relationship with the Father and reveals how he works in and through our lives. (Lectionary #561)
May 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We are nourished with the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus, instituted at the Last Supper, so that we may humbly serve one another in the name of Christ. (Lectionary #39)
April 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for Palm Sunday. (Lectionary #38)
April 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 40 echoes Mary's response to the angel Gabriel, encouraging us to reaffirm our faith each day with zeal and enthusiasm. (Lectionary #545)
March 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Joseph, who does not say a single word in the Gospels, demonstrates his faith in God by the way he lives and acts. (Lectionary #543)
March 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The First Letter of St. Peter exhorts us to tend to the people in our midst as we follow the example of Christ, the chief Shepherd of our souls. (Lectionary #535)
February 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus is presented in the temple, Simeon and Anna are able to see with the eyes of faith that this little baby is the messiah and savior of the world. (Lectionary #524)
February 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's review the themes in the Mass readings for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. (Lectionary #524)
January 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul offers us tremendous hope that God can touch even the hardest heart and bring about a life-giving transformation. (Lectionary #519)
January 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Baptism of the Lord. (Lectionary #21)
January 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's look at the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Epiphany of the Lord. (Lectionary - Year ABC, #20)
December 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Holy Family did not have an easy life; however, they were able to face their challenges with the grace and strength of Jesus in their midst. (Lectionary #17)
December 28, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The massacre of the holy innocents demands that we acknowledge when atrocities occur, we call upon the Lord Jesus who meets us in these horrors and redeems them through his death and resurrection on the Cross. (Lectionary #698)
Mass Readings - December 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The martyrdom of Stephen reveals the cost of discipleship, empowering us to hold on to our faith even when it is unpopular, uncomfortable, and unpleasant. (Lectionary #696)
December 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for Feast of the Holy Family. (Lectionary - Year ABC, #17)
December 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary's response - both to the angel Gabriel and to Elizbeth - invites us to consider how we embrace the Good News of Jesus Christ in our lives. (Lectionary #690A)
December 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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