Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 12th Sunday of the Year.
June 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Seeing the crowds, the Lord shows compassion and pity for their needs. Summoning the Twelve, he gives them authority and sends them on mission. The point? These words apply to us as well!
June 17, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The Lord teaches with clarity on the crucial necessity to reconcile with one another. It begs a question: with whom do we need to reconcile today?
June 15, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches that he has come to fulfill the law and the prophets, inviting us to carry out his commandments as his disciples.
June 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord invites us to be salt and light in the world, enhancing every opportunity as we use the gifts that God has given us to bring life and love to those we meet.
June 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Beatitudes begin the Sermon on the Mount in chapters five through seven in Matthew's Gospel, and they offer consolation and strength in the midst of the challenges of daily life.
June 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the 11th Sunday of the Year.
June 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Seeing the example of a poor widow, Jesus teaches us that in the eyes of Heaven the value of our offering is not counted in the amount, but rather in the amount of sacrifice.
June 10, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Psalm response encourages us to count our blessings and direct our gratitude to God, the source of all. The next step? Do this EVERYDAY!
June 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus responds to a question from a scribe, and his answer provides us with two powerful rules to guide our daily lives.
June 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Responding to the Sadducees, Jesus offers insight into the reality of the resurrection, inspiring us to consider how we might live today in preparation for the eternal life to come.
June 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Aware of a trap that is set to ensnare him, Jesus responds with clever wisdom, inviting us to consider how we call upon God for grace and insight as we use all the resources we possess to deal with the challenges of life.
June 6, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable that points out his role in salvation history. May we turn the to the Lord, our cornerstone, for the strength we need today.
June 5, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 19 reminds us that when we place ourselves under God's guidance, we discover a purpose and power that enlivens our hearts and brings peace to our souls.
June 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers rich spiritual insights that guide our lives to grow in God's grace.
June 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus heals the physical blindness of Bartimaeus, he also brings sight to his soul, showing us that we, too, call upon the Lord for the vision that offers spiritual strength for our lives.
June 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Peter's statement and the Lord's response inspire us to make a daily offering for God. While sacrifice is often challenging, Christ strengthens and guides us with help from heaven.
May 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus uses a child to teach the disciples how to live with trusting simplicity. When we are tempted to seek positions of favor and power, we are directed instead to take the Lord's hand and follow his lead.
February 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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After the disciples fail, Jesus drives out a demon from a little child. He later explains to them about the crucial role of prayer in the life of faith.
February, 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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It's (in my pastoral opinion) the toughest teaching of Jesus, and it challenges us to call down help from Heaven to carry it out. May we honestly consider who is difficult to love in our lives today and strive with the Lord's help to love...even our enemies.
The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that "faith is the realization of what is hoped for, and evidence of things not seen." May our faith be strengthened by God's grace, so that we might persevere in times of struggle and strife.
February 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As the people began to reject the Lord's injunction to spread out over the earth, their desire to congregate together and build a tower to the heavens reveals their pride. May we take the lesson to heart and humbly acknowledge this nasty sin whenever it surfaces in our souls.
February 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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God blesses Noah and makes a covenant. May we see God's blessings abound in our own lives as we turn to the Lord.
February 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As dry land reappears, Noah leaves the ark and makes an offering to God.
February 15, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As God prepares to flood the earth and rid it of all wickedness, Noah finds favor with the Lord and enters the ark with his family and the animals.
February 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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