In light of the two miracles that Jesus performs in Mark's Gospel, the words of Psalm 86 stir our souls to seek God's healing and renewal in our lives. (Lectionary #324)
January 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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After driving out a demon, Jesus sends the restored and healed man back to his family to announce what God has done in his life. (Lectionary #323)
January 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's take a look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #74)
January 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The authority and power of Jesus are revealed in his ministry at Capernaum, as he teaches in the synagogue and drives out a demon. (Lectionary #71)
January 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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David acknowledges his sin when confronted by the prophet Nathan, inviting us to seek the courage to account for our sins before the Lord. (Lectionary #322)
January 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that reveals both what we need to reject and what we need to do to cultivate a fruitful spiritual life. (Lectionary #319)
January 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers us all a profound hope, that through our desire to do God's will, the Lord adopts us into his family. (Lectionary #318)
January 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Through his interaction with the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus reveals his authority over evil in the world. (Lectionary #317)
January 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #71)
January 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord's call to Peter, Andrew, James, and John is an invitation that will change their lives forever. (Lectionary #68)
January 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus is engulfed by the crowds and his disciples, his family is confused by the transformation as they try to seize him. (Lectionary #316)
January 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus calls forth the Twelve and empowers them with authority to preach and drive out demons in his name. (Lectionary #315)
January 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 56 inspires us to trust in God as we face our fears with the strength of our faith. (Lectionary #314)
January 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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David, armed with his faith in God and simple shepherd tools, encounters the giant warrior, Goliath, and overcomes him on the battlefield. (Lectionary #313)
January 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Prompted by God who "looks into the heart," Samuel anoints David in the midst of his brothers at a sacrificial banquet in Bethlehem. (Lectionary #312)
January 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalmist reminds us that as a fitting sacrifice of praise, God desires our words and actions to be holy. (Lectionary #311)
January 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's take a look at some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #68)
January 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Called by the Lord, the example of Samuel, Andrew and Peter invites us to embrace the Psalm Response: Here am I, Lord, I come to do your will! (Lectionary #65)
January 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The call of Levi reveals the transformative power of Christ, who meets us where we are at, and invites us to stretch and grow. (Lectionary #310)
January 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Through the extraordinary faith of four friends, a paralytic is healed, revealing to the crowd that Jesus is more than just a man...he is God. (Lectionary #309)
Jananuary 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The healing of the leper underscores the deep desire in human life for healing in body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #308)
January 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalm response echoes the words of Samuel, who hears and answers God's call. (Lectionary #307)
January 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Driving out an unclean spirit, Jesus reveals both the reality of evil in our world and his triumphant victory over it. (Lectionary #306)
January 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes that are present in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #65)
January 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord exhorts the disciples to be vigilant in the face of drowsiness and distraction. (Lectionary #508)
December 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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