The change in St. Paul (and also in Ananias who was sent to heal him) reveals our need for an ongoing conversion of heart as we follow Christ. (Lectionary #519)
January 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Baptism of the Lord reveals the presence of the Trinity on earth and invites us to reflect on the grace of our own baptism. (Lectionary #21)
January 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Guided by the light of the star, the Magi followed the marvels of the natural world to the supernatural glory of God revealed in the Christ child. (Lectionary #20)
January 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary's reflection on the infant Jesus, and all the events that will occur throughout his life, inspire us to ponder how our faith in Christ transforms our lives today. (Lectionary #18)
January 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.
January 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph knew blessings and burdens as they faced the ups and downs of life. Their example inspires us to engage our faith as we live within the context of our families today. (Lectionary #17)
December 30, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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St. Stephen's martyrdom reminds us of the precious value of our faith, and how it helps us face the challenges of life. (Lectionary #696)
December 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the feast of the Holy Family.
December 25, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe has fostered the faith of millions of Christians around the world, inspiring us to renew God's gift of grace in our hearts with the fire of the Lord's love. (Lectionary #690A)
December 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Chosen by God, Mary's "yes" to the Angel Gabriel inspires us to follow the Lord's call for our lives as we renew our daily affirmation to carry out Christ's commands. (Lectionary #689)
December 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Peter, Andrew, James, and John swiftly and decisively respond to the Lord's invitation, and their example inspires us to do the same in our lives today. (Lectionary #684)
November 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this feast of Christ the King, we acknowledge Jesus as the just judge before whom we will one day stand. May we pause to reflect on the story of our life, making the necessary changes to insure it will be acceptable to the Lord when the last chapter on earth is finished. (Lectionary #160)
November 25, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Here are some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the Feast of Christ the King.
November 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica - the Cathedral of Rome - we hear from St. Paul how we are all temples of the Spirit of God.
November 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As we remember the Faithful Departed on this All Souls Day, we humbly pray for all our loved ones who have gone before us, entrusting them to the mercy and compassion of God.
November 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this Solemnity of All Saints, we unite our prayers to those who have gone before us in faith, drawing hope and inspiration in their help as we fight our spiritual battle here on earth.
November 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Christ called the Apostles by name, the Lord calls us to continue their work through our efforts today to proclaim the Kingdom of God.
October 28, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this Feast of St. Luke, we acknowledge our need to receive the message of the Evangelists so that we can be evangelists in the world - announcing to others the Good News of Jesus.
October 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this Memorial of the Guardian Angels, we pause to rejoice that the Lord offers heavenly help, and pray that we have the humility to receive it!
October 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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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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