Matthew responds to the call of Christ, who invites him (and his friends!) to grow in the life of grace.
September 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory, Superior, WI
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Jesus shows how those who seek the Lord will see God's wisdom in the many aspects and contrasts of life. May our eyes be opened today, as we follow Christ on our pilgrim path.
September 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus raises a dead man to life and restores him to his mother. May our faith in the Lord sustain us in our moments of grief as we prepare for the day when we walk through the doorway of death, that we might hear the Lord say, "I tell you, arise!"
September 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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A Roman centurion accepts the authority of Jesus to heal his slave, revealing his profound faith in Christ.
September 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year.
"How often must I forgive?" Peter asks Jesus. The Lord's parable and the first reading from the Book of Sirach make it clear that forgiveness is a non-negotiable component of Christian life. May we kneel before the crucifix and pray for the grace to put this teaching into daily practice.
September 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus uses two examples - spiritual fruitfulness and a foundation built on rock - to teach the disciples how to put our faith into daily practice.
September 16, 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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This exhortation from the Letter to the Colossians inspires us to put our focus on Christ, and put to death those things that are not worthy of heaven.
September 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus spends the night in prayer, and then he calls the Twelve Apostles by name from among his disciples.
September 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus cures a man with a withered hand on the sabbath, revealing his divinity as Lord and reminding us to put him first and foremost in our lives.
September 11, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 24th Sunday of the Year.
September 11, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a path through conflict and animosity, helping us to constructively engage in deep conversation where talking and listening are crucial in order to heal and grow in grace.
September 9, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Colossians offers a succinct summary of our life in Jesus Christ, who frees us from our sins through his death. Our task? Remain firm in faith and embrace the hope of the Gospel!
September 9, 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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Jesus gets in a boat with Peter, preaches to the crowd on shore, and performs a miracle that changes Peter's life forever.
September 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In Capernaum, Jesus heals the sick, drives out demons, and tells the people that he must travel to the other towns, proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of God.
September 6, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus casts out a demon in the synagogue in Capernaum, revealing his power and authority as the Holy One of God.
September 5, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus speaks at the synagogue in Nazareth where he grew up, and he encounters doubt and animosity as he proclaims his fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah.
September 4, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the main themes in the Mass Readings for the 23rd Sunday of the Year.
September 4, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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When Peter's fear of crucifixion leads him to tempt Jesus away from his saving mission, the Lord responds with a stern rebuke and a call to follow him as we carry the Cross. In other words, when fear rises up in our hearts, we face it with faith, knowing that the Cross is not the end, but a doorway that leads to eternal life.
September 2, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable, showing how the Lord considers our abilities and invites us to use wisely and well what we have been given.
September 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable, highlighting our need to always be prepared for the Lord's call and ready to respond.
September 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord urges his disciples to stay awake and be prepared, for we do not know the hour of the return of the Son of Man. May we live each day as the precious gift it is with conviction and joy!
August 31, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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