Mary's sorrow is witnessed in both Gospel options today: Luke's passage speaks of the "sword of sorrow", and John's text reveals Mary's agony before the Cross of her Son.
John 3:16 is perhaps the most well known verse in the Bible, revealing the magnitude of God's love poured out for us through the death of Jesus on the Cross.
September 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The genealogy of Jesus Christ helps us see how God has been present throughout salvation history, bringing all to fulfillment in the Lord.
September 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The cruelty and injustice of John's death remind us that such forces are ever-present in our world. In our times of suffering, we look to the Cross of Christ for the grace and strength we need to carry on.
August 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Nathanael is brought to Jesus, and through the discussion he acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God.
August 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary's Magnificat gives glory to God for the marvelous things that the Lord has done. Her song of praise becomes our own as we follow her example and offer our lives for her son, Jesus Christ.
August 15, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, we recognize the Paschal Mystery of Jesus as the model for our generous and cheerful sacrifices that we offer to God.
August 10, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Transfiguration of the Lord brings both consolation and challenge to our hearts. We are consoled by the glory of God revealed on the mountaintop, yet we are challenged to prepare for the moment when we will stand before the Risen Lord on the day of judgment.
August 5, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Let's examine some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
July 31, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this feast of St. James, the Apostle, we discover that we hold the treasure of our Christian faith in the "earthen vessel" of our human limitations. As we acknowledge our sins and embrace God's grace, we offer our lives as a worthy sacrifice that draws us closer to the Lord and one another.
July 25, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Mary Magdalene encounters the Risen Lord, and she is empowered by Christ to announce his resurrection to the Apostles.
July 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul, we recognize the powerful proclamation of their faith in Christ, and we also acknowledge the many sufferings they endured as witnesses for the Lord.
June 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The birth of John the Baptist inaugurates a crucial moment in salvation history as he will prepare the people and point out the Lord Jesus to them. May John's example inspire us to continue the proclamation of the Good News in our lives today.
June 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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After searching for their lost son for three days, Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the midst of the teachers in the Temple area.
June 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The deep and abiding love of Jesus brings peace to our souls in a way that cannot be found anywhere else. May we come to Christ, and allow his gentle mercy to renew our hearts with his divine love.
June 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - often known as Corpus Christi - we receive with open hearts the gift of the Eucharist. May this spiritual food strengthen us for the task at hand as the Lord nourishes us to do his work today.
June 10, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, sometimes called Corpus Christi.
June 5, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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This essential mystery of Christianity, that there is one God revealed in three divine Persons, speaks about a unity of a community founded in love. May the example of the Most Holy Trinity inspire us to unite in love as we foster the communion we share with God and one another.
June 3, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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As baby John the Baptist, Elizabeth, and Mary all respond to Jesus, their example inspires us to acknowledge the Lord's presence in our lives whenever two or more gather in his name.
May 31, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this feast of Mary, the Mother of the Church, may the words of Jesus to John inspire us to look to Mary's example of discipleship and love as Christ invites each of us to "behold, your mother."
May 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
May 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The power of the Holy Spirit transforms the hearts and minds of all disciples, filling us with God's grace and sending us forth to offer our lives as we follow the call of Christ.
May 27, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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On this Feast of St. Philip and St. James, we hear about the many people who gave personal witness to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There example inspires us to seek out ways that we can offer our own individual testimony of the Good News today.
May 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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There is an intensity in Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John as they run to discover what happened in the early morning hours of the resurrection. As events unfold they will rejoice with exultant faith that Jesus Christ is the Risen Lord!
April 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As we hear the great proclamation of salvation history through the readings of this Easter Vigil, we wait upon the Lord with renewed hope and strength: Christ is alive!
April 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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