Jesus offers a parable, exhorting us to cultivate humility before God and one another. (Lectionary #126)
August 30, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Jesus offers a parable that challenges us to live the gift of our lives with all the intensity and ingenuity we can apply to our own unique circumstances. (Lectionary #430)
August 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The death of John the Baptist reveals the wickedness of our world, reminding us to hold fast to our faith in Christ when we encounter the stark reality of evil in our lives. (Lectionary #429/634)
August 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus urges us to stay alert and prepared as we follow the Lord through the uncertainties of life. (Lectionary #428)
August 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Psalm 139 reveals our transparency before God, inviting us to acknowledge our faults and call upon the Lord for the strength, grace, and forgiveness we need. (Lectionary #427)
August 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Paul reminds us that we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through clear and godly speech that is highlighted by the gentle compassion of our hearts. (Lectionary #426)
August 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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We embrace the gift of faith and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ by what we say and do. (Lectionary #425)
August 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #126)
August 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches a hard lesson that it is not enough to know merely facts about him; a true relationship demands that we spend time and effort to encounter the Lord in this life so that we can be with him forever in heaven. (Lectionary #123)
August 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus invites us to serve one another with a humble heart. (Lectionary #424)
August 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus teaches that the greatest commandments are about love of God and one another. (Lectionary #423)
August 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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In light of the parable that Jesus offers to the Pharisees and elders of the people, we are invited to come before the Lord with an open and generous heart. (Lectionary #422)
August 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus offers a parable to his disciples, revealing God's generous invitation to seek the Kingdom of Heaven throughout the course of our lives. (Lectionary #421)
August 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Like good stewards, we use the resources entrusted to us by God with all the wisdom we possess. (Lectionary #420)
August 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Following Jesus requires that we detach from our possessions and like a good steward use wisely the resources we have been given until God wants them back.
Mass Readings - Monday of the 20th Week of the Year (#419)
August 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Let's review some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 21st Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #123)
August 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord sets the earth on fire, causing division that separates the impurities both within our hearts and throughout our relationships. (Lectionary #120)
August 16, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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Jesus encourages us to bring our children to him, removing any and all obstacles that prevent our kids from an encounter with Christ. (Lectionary #418)
August 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Mary's proclamation of praise inspires us to rejoice in the saving power of God at work in our lives. (Lectionary #622)
August 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Forgiveness is a way of life that shapes how we engage our faith to help us reconcile with one another. (Lectionary #416)
August 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers his disciples a practical path to engage conflict and reconcile with one another. (Lectionary #415)
August 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus encourages his disciples to be humble and open like little children, receptive to the love that God offers us all. (Lectionary #414)
August 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Jesus speaks of his coming Passion on the Cross, and his disciples are overwhelmed with grief. (Lectionary #413)
August 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #120)
August 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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The Lord offers a parable that reveals the sober truth that we are stewards of the gift of our lives, challenging us to engage honesty, gratitude, and the Fruits of the Spirit to direct the unique blessings we have received from God. (Lectionary #117)
August 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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