The Lord's invitation to Philip is simple and direct: "Follow me."  May Philip's swift response inspire us to embrace Christ's invitation in our lives today.

January 5, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Andrew encountered Jesus and afterward brought his brother Simon to meet the Lord.  May we, too, come and see the Lord for ourselves in our lives today.

January 4, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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After he saw the Spirit come down and remain upon the Lord, John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God, the Son of God who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.

January 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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When questioned by the priests and Levites as his popularity with the crowds increased, John the Baptist humbly admitted that he was not the Christ; rather, he claimed his role as one who points out the Lord to others...thus giving us an example for our own lives today.

January 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Let's explore some of the themes in the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.

January 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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As the shepherds describe what had been revealed to them by the angel, Mary kept all these things and reflected on them in her heart.  May her example lead us into our own reflections on her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as we put our faith into practice.

January 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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The Prologue of the Gospel of John offers a beautiful, mystical reflection on the person of Jesus Christ.  The Lord, who is the Word made flesh, is the light of the world who shines in the darkness.  May we run to this light!

December 31, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph offers us an example of family life and inspires us to reach out to our own families with the love of the Lord.

December 30, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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The First Letter of John offers us a crucial spiritual insight about our relationship with the Lord and one another.  May our desire to follow Jesus Christ inspire us to continue to walk in his light as we love one another.

December 29, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Herod's murder of the baby boys in Bethlehem reveals the senseless violence of our darkened world.  This evil, and all the forms it embodies, is overcome by the baby laid in a manger...the Christ who breaks the bonds of sin and death by his victory on the Cross.

December 28, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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