Jesus speaks of repentance in these three parables of the Gospel of Luke, revealing God's compassion and desire for our healing and restoration.
September 10, 2022 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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St. Paul warns the people of Corinth to avoid idolatry, noting the profound difference between receiving the Body and Blood of Christ as opposed to the sacrifices offered to demons.
September 10, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul offers himself as an example, preaching the Gospel and training his body and soul with the same intensity as an athlete preparing for a great race. May we do the same, living for the Lord with conviction and drive.
September 9, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul, convinced that the Lord's return in imminent, urges the people to stay the course in their lives and relationships. His advice reminds us to cherish each day as the treasure it is: the precious gift of life.
September 7, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul admonishes the people of Corinth for their lawsuits against each other, reminding us that as disciples we are challenged to live holy lives and get along.
September 6, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul responds to the reports of immorality, inviting us to consider how we cleanse our lives of sin and drawn near to Jesus.
September 5, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes in the readings for the 24th Sunday of the Year.
September 5, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus tells the crowds that if they follow him, he must be first in their hearts. (Here's a secret: the Lord is speaking to us as well.)
September 4, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As he concludes his remarks on the divisions within the community, St. Paul offers his own counter-example as speaks of the deadly sin of pride.
September 3, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As he confronts the divisions among the people of Corinth, St. Paul reminds us that we are stewards of the mysteries of God. Our labor and service belong to the Lord, who will judge our efforts on the unique circumstances of our lives.
September 2, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul exhorts us to seek God's wisdom above all else, reminding us that in the Lord we have been given everything we need for our journey through life.
September 1, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul addresses the divisions and factions among the people of Corinth, reminding them that we are united together as God's co-workers.
August 31, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul teaches us about the Spirit of God which guides and directs our minds in understanding. May we call upon the Spirit for the insight we need each day as we journey through life.
August 30, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On this Memorial of the Passion of John the Baptist we hear about the terrible events that lead to his death. As we confront the forces of evil in our lives, we draw strength from the insight of St. Paul, who reminds us that in our weakness we rely on the power of God.
August 29, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's take a look at some of the themes in the readings for the 23rd Sunday of the Year.
August 29, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Both the Book of Sirach and the Gospel of Luke emphasize the virtue of humility in our actions with God and one another as we confront it's opposing vice, pride.
August 28, 2022 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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St. Paul shows how God calls the weak, the lowly and those deemed foolish in the eyes of the world to stand with might before the powerful. Where do these humble people find their strength? In Jesus Christ!
August 27, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul proclaims the power of the Cross of Christ as the source of power and wisdom that comes to us from God.
August 26, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul begins his First Letter to the Corinthians with gratitude to God for the gift of their lives.
August 25, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul continues his exhortation in the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, pointing out that deception comes from a number of different directions. Our task? Stand firm in our faith in the Lord Jesus!
August 23, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Paul acknowledges the endurance and faith in his 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, reminding us that as we face the struggles of life we call upon the Lord for the strength we need.
August 22, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 22nd Sunday of the Year.
August 22, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Hebrews exhorts us to be disciplined by the Lord, who out of love trains us for the spiritual battles of life. May we call upon Christ to see where discipline is lacking and put it into practice.
August 21, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The end of today's passage in the Gospel of Matthew invites us to reflect on humble service, offering us a way to engage with one another in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
August 20, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers the commandments to love God and neighbor as the foundation for the law and the prophets. Our task requires us to understand how we put this commandment into practice amidst the challenges of modern life.
August 19, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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