A non-Jewish woman comes to Jesus with a simple and direct request for her daughter's healing. (Lectionary #332)
February 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches the crowds that it is what comes out of a person's heart that has the power to defile. (Lectionary #331)
February 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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When questioned by the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus admonishes them to attend to God's commandments when they are distracted by lesser traditions. (Lectionary #330)
February 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The crowds swarm around Jesus, seeking healing for themselves and their loved ones. (Lectionary #329)
February 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #76)
February 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord calls us to be salt and light in the world, sharing God's gift of life to make it better in our world. (Lectionary #73)
February 7, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Lord responds to both the needs of the Twelve and the crowds, revealing his compassion, pity, and concern for our souls. (Lectionary #328)
February 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The death of John the Baptist offers a stark reminder that following Jesus will come with a cost as we face evil in this life with our faith in Christ that will guide and sustain us to eternal life. (Lectionary #327)
February 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus sends out the Twelve with his authority and directs them to rely on God's grace for what they need as they carry out their ministry. (Lectionary #326)
February 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus returns to his "native place" and experiences the lack of faith from the people who watched him grow up, causing the Lord to comment how hard it can be to live for the Lord with those who know us well and are unable to accept change. (Lectionary #325)
February 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus performs to healing miracles, revealing how faith in the Lord confronts and casts out fear. (Lectionary #324)
February 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord we reflect on how we make an offering of our lives for the glory and praise of God. (Lectionary #524)
February 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #73)
February 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes, inspiring us to call upon the Lord as we face our struggles and recognize the blessings God offers along the way. (Lectionary #70)
February 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As a violent squall breaks loose on the water, Jesus calms the wind and reveals his power to the disciples as God. (Lectionary #322)
January 31, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers two parables, showing how the Kingdom of God flourishes in our hearts and spreads out into the world. (Lectionary #321)
January 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a sobering message, showing that how we act toward others will be the measure applied to ourselves. (Lectionary #320)
January 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable about seed sown on the ground, inviting us to consider what is the spiritual crop that is growing in our hearts. (Lectionary #319)
January 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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When Mary and extended members of the family of Jesus appear, the Lord speaks to his disciples a message of hope that we can become part of his family when we do the will of God. (Lectionary #318)
January 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus responds to the scribes and speaks about the reality of evil in our world, inviting us to draw close to the Lord as we face the darkness in our lives. (Lectionary #520/317)
January 26, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's take a look at some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #70)
January 26, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Moving to Capernaum at the start of his earthly ministry, Jesus fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah and inspires hope in our hearts as we embrace the light of Christ to shine in our lives. (Lectionary #67)
January 25, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Relatives of Jesus claim that he is "out of his mind" and remind us that as we live our faith we may face forces that seek to undermine our life in Christ. (Lectionary #316)
January 24, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus calls forth the twelve apostles by name and sends them out with specific work to do. (Lectionary #315)
January 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus heals the desperate crowds, directing us to reflect on the need for his healing in our lives and relationships. (Lectionary #314)
January 22, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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