The parable of the prodigal son reveals how we can "come to our senses" and return to the Father when honesty, humility, and action work within our hearts. (Lectionary #33)
March 29, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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The tax collector in the parable described by Jesus reminds us to approach God in prayer that is direct, honest, and humble. (Lectionary #242)
March 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Our sacrifices reveal the depth of our love for God and neighbor, the two greatest commandments that Jesus teaches in the Gospel of Mark today. (Lectonary #241)
March 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In this fourth of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how prayer, sacraments, and service shape our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
March 27, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Psalm 95 joyfully invites us to turn to the Lord with open and receptive hearts. (Lectionary #240)
March 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches that he fulfills the commandments of the Old Testament, calling us to recognize their power in our lives as we embrace the teaching of both the Old and New. (Lectionary #239)
March 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 40 echoes Mary's response to the angel Gabriel, encouraging us to reaffirm our faith each day with zeal and enthusiasm. (Lectionary #545)
March 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #33)
March 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The rejection of Jesus in the city of Nazareth reminds us that sometimes the people we struggle with the most in sharing our faith are those who know us best. (Lectionary #327)
March 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Standing on holy ground before the burning bush, Moses encounters God and is sent by the Lord for a chosen task. (Lectionary #30)
March 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 103 reminds us that "the Lord is kind and merciful" and inspires us to seek out Christ with eager and fervent faith for the grace we need each day. (Lectionary #235)
March 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable to the Pharisees that challenges us to make a fruitful offering of our lives to the Lord. (Lectionary #234)
March 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In this third of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how Satan sets obstacles in the form of deception, temptation, and fear to prevent us from carrying our crosses in life.
March 20, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable to the Pharisees about a rich man and Lazarus, inviting us to use the tools and resources of our faith that help us journey from this life to the next. (Lectionary #233)
March 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Joseph, who does not say a single word in the Gospels, demonstrates his faith in God by the way he lives and acts. (Lectionary #543)
March 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches that the path to greatness in his kingdom is through humble service to one another. (Lectionary #231)
March 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #30)
March 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord exhorts his disciples to action, mindful that the measure we measure out to others will be measured out to us. (Lectionary #230)
March 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In the Transfiguration of the Lord, we see Christ in his glory and acknowledge the Father's exhortation to listen to his beloved Son. (Lectionary #27)
March 15, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Following the example of our heavenly Father, Jesus teaches and commands us to love our enemies. (Lectionary #229)
March 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 130 aptly describes the spiritual journey from a realistic and practical perspective. Our task? To put it into practice! (Lectionary #228)
March 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In this second of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how our confession that Jesus is Lord and God fosters our faith, hope, and love.
March 13, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Jesus invites his disciples to call upon the Lord with fervent prayers - asking, seeking, and knocking for what they need. (Lectionary #227)
March 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus references the "sign of Jonah" as a crucial call to repent of our sins, inspiring us to take an honest and humble look into our hearts. (Lectionary #226)
March 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches his disciples the Lord's Prayer, exhorting them to forgive one another so that the Heavenly Father will forgive them. (Lectionary #225)
March 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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