The story of Joseph occurs in the last chapters of the Book of Genesis. In today's first reading we discover how it all begins when the jealousy and hatred of his brothers leads them to sell Joseph into slavery.

March 5, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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This third installment of the Lenten Retreat focuses on two people who serve Jesus along the Way of the Cross: Simon of Cyrene and Veronica. May their example inspire us to discover how we might serve the face of Jesus today.

March 4, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

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The parable of Lazarus and the rich man pokes at our consciences. Do we see the poverty around us and respond with compassion? We know the teaching of Jesus...may we ask the Lord for the grace to put His words into practice.

March 4, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus teaches his disciples that the journey to Heaven is along the path of service.

March 3, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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The prophet Isaiah exhorts the people of Israel to wash themselves clean - seeking God's goodness and avoiding evil. It's a message that is just as relevant today.

March 2, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus teaches how the measure of mercy applies to our hearts: "For the measure you measure will be measured out to you."

March 1, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Fasting and Abstinence are ancient disciplines that can dramatically enhance our spiritual life. Fr. Andrew offers some practical tips to bring these tools into our own unique circumstances today.

March 1, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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The Transfiguration of Christ offers a glimpse of God's glory on the way to the Cross. This moment - seeing Jesus as he reigns in Heaven - offers us hope as we carry our crosses, confident in the Lord's victory.

February 27, 2021 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

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We find in this selection from the Sermon on the Mount one of the hardest teachings of Jesus: to love our enemies. Yet when we do this we cleanse our hearts of hate and fill them with God's grace, so that we will be prepared to follow Christ in this life and be with Him in the next.

February 27, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus urges his disciples to make reconciliation a priority in their lives, reminding us that forgiveness is a daily discipline as we follow the Lord.

February 26, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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