Joshua, who was formerly the right hand of Moses, now leads the children of Israel over the Jordan River and into the Promised Land.
August 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moses gazes upon the Promised Land before he dies, seeing how God has brought to fulfillment the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This "Holy Land" thus forms the context of salvation history, culminating in the saving work of Jesus Christ.
August 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moses offers an exhortation, calling the people to adhere to the commandments that God has given them for their own good.
August 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year.
August 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul speaks of sorrow and anguish about his own people who have rejected the Good News, echoing a similar pain that many people today express about their own loved ones. How do we move forward? By prayer and personal witness of God's grace in our lives.
August 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moses offers the great commandment - which Jesus says is the greatest of all - that we love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and strength.
August 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moses reminds the people of God's mighty actions on their behalf, exhorting them to follow the Lord's commandments and decrees all the days of their lives.
August 11, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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After reconnoitering the promised land and finding it fruitful, the scouts begin to raise doubts about the strength and ferocity of the people living there.
August 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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At the resentful complaint of Aaron and Miriam about Moses, God responds with anger and punishment, reminding us that jealousy is an ugly vice to guard against at all times.
August 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As the children of Israel complain about the lack of food in the wilderness, Moses speaks directly to the Lord about his frustration and exhaustion.
August 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes in the readings for Mass on this 19th Sunday of the Year.
August 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord sets before the children of Israel the guidelines for a jubilee year, where wrongs are righted and relationships are restored.
August 5, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God prescribes sacred days to Moses, exhorting the people to keep these moments in time as set apart to worship and honor the Lord.
August 4, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The children of Israel, guided on their journey by Moses, follow the Lord in the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night.
August 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moses stands before God and then goes out to the people (radiant in appearance) to speak the Lord's message to the children of Israel.
August 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moses pleads on behalf of the people for the Lord's forgiveness.
August 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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During Moses' absence, the children of Israel grow restless and demand that Aaron fashion a golden idol in the shape of a calf.
July 31, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers three parables that cast light on the Kingdom of Heaven. May we cherish the treasure of our faith and put it into practice!
July 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The children of Israel enter into a covenant with God, striving to do all that the Lord commands.
July 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Ten Commandments have played a crucial in the spiritual and ethical development of our civilization. May these precepts direct our hearts and empower of our lives to serve the Lord today!
July 28, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God appears in glory before the people on Mount Sinai with a majestic intensity.
July 27, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Grumbling in the desert, the children of Israel are heard by God. The result? Manna and quail nourish and sustain the people for the journey. May this "bread from heaven" help us to cherish the Body and Blood of Christ - the Bread from Heaven of our Holy Communion - as we regularly come to the altar to receive the Lord for the strength we need.
July 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Confronted by Pharaoh's army, the children of Israel are guided on dry land through the Red Sea by the mighty power of God.
July 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes in our readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year.
July 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers a parable that challenges complacency and invites us to a continuing conversion of heart. Knowing that there will be a Final Judgment, may we take the gift of today to turn away from sin and embrace the gift of grace that comes from Jesus Christ.
July 22, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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