The interaction between Jesus and the woman in the Gospel of Luke reveals the healing power of God's love when we receive the Lord's forgiveness for our sins.
September 19, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Life presents us a variety of situations - good, bad and ugly - and often we can be tempted to look for the failures and limitations of those around us. Rather than finding fault we have the opportunity to foster our faith as we seek God's presence is all aspects of our lives.
September 18, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The encounter between Jesus and the widow reveals the compassion and power of the Lord. Christ continues to reach out to us with this same loving grace and urges us to rise up in newness of life.
September 17, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The parable of the Prodigal Son is well known, yet when we reflect on the depth of the father's love we are challenged to live up to this incredible standard: to love without limit.
September 15, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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John 3:16 is one of the most famous and beloved verses in the Bible. Yet do we believe that God loves us so much that he sent his only Son for our salvation? And if we do, are we willing to allow this love to reshape our hearts?
September 14, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Luke's Gospel reminds us that before we confess someone else's sins we might want to start with our own. The analogy about what is caught in our eye can help us from becoming blinded by our own pride.
September 13, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Colossians continues to offer beautiful insights about our Christian life. These are words to inspire and uplift us, reminding us of our calling as brothers and sisters of Jesus.
September 12, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Letter to the Colossians offers sound advice: Seek what is above! May our pursuit of Jesus in all things constantly keep our eyes fixed on Heaven.
September 11, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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As Jesus calls his disciples we remember that the Lord continues to call forth followers in every generation. May we listen to Christ today and continue to foster the faith we have received.
September 10, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord makes it clear that unless we take up our Cross we cannot be his disciples. Christ - who was victorious over his Cross - will give us the grace we need to face our own.
September 7, 2019 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Jesus Christ knows our hearts - the good, the bad and the ugly - and he offers mercy through his sacrifice on the Cross that we might have life. Take his hand!
September 7, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The first reading from the Letter to the Colossians offers us a rich insight about Jesus as the Lord of all creation. Knowledge, however, is not enough; what matters is how we put that knowledge into daily practice.
September 6, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus takes the initiative and Peter responds in today's account from the Sea of Galilee. Our lives follow the same pattern: how will we respond to the Lord's invitation?
September 5, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Lord's work of healing, driving out demons and preaching offer us an insight into how we can continue his mission in our lives today.
September 4, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The power and authority of the Lord are revealed as teaches and drives out demons. May we call upon Christ for the strength we need as we place our lives under his command.
September 3, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Book of Sirach exhorts us to "conduct our affairs with humility," and through truth, honesty and perspective we can confront the pride in our hearts with this powerful (and often underappreciated) virtue.
August 31, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The Lord's parable about the three servants illustrates how we can all use wisely our resources even if we have all been blessed in greater and lesser ways. Point: how will we use what we have been given today?
August 31, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord uses a parable to raise an obvious point: it's wise to be prepared! May this wisdom inspire us to be prepared for the day when the Lord will call us out of this world.
August 30, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The death of John the Baptist makes it clear that in no uncertain terms there is a price for following the Lord. Our "yes" to God means that we will follow a path where sacrifice will be part of the offering of our lives.
August 29, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Today's readings all continue from yesterday, and the Psalm and Gospel remind us that rather than flee from our sins we call upon the grace and strength of God. After all...who do we think we're kidding?
August 28, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Both Jesus and the Psalmist show us that God knows us through-and-through. Rather than pretend (and become hypocrites,) we have the opportunity today to acknowledge our sins with humility and receive the grace of God.
August 27, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The readings this Sunday both challenge and console us to foster unity, endure discipline, and focus on the Kingdom of Heaven. While life will not be easy, God will give us what need for the journey.
August 25, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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St. Philip offers us an example about how to invite another person (in this case Nathaniel) to meet Jesus. We, too, can be a bridge that brings someone to the Lord today.
August 24, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus, the Master Teacher, offers brilliant clarity in teaching about the great commandment to love God and one another. The teaching is simple and direct; the challenge is living out this commandment each and every day.
August 23, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord uses the image of a banquet to teach us about the power, beauty and expectation of the Kingdom of Heaven. Our journey through this life provides countless opportunities for us to prepare our souls to join this heavenly feast. Are we ready?
August 22, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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