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Come, Holy Spirit! 3rd Night: How do we call upon the Holy Spirit for help?

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Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This third talk examines three classic ways we are filled with the Spirit in our lives today. This 3rd presentation was given by Fr. Andrew at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI on March 9, 2023.

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Come, Holy Spirit! 2nd Night: What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives?

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Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This second talk explores how the Holy Spirit is at work in our lives. This 2nd presentation was given by Fr. Andrew at Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI on March 2, 2023.

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Come, Holy Spirit! 1st Night: Who is the Holy Spirit?

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Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This first presentation explores who is the Holy Spirit and how we understand the Spirit at work through salvation history. This 1st talk was given by Fr. Andrew at Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI on February 23, 2023.

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Daily Mass: Jesus guides us in the spiritual battle of life. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus addresses the scribes, revealing his power to cast out Satan and sin. Calling upon the Holy Spirit, we follow Christ in the midst of our spiritual battles and face our challenges with God’s grace.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of the Year

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St. Vincent & St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!

On this Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, we call upon the Holy Spirit to help us defend their lives and foster their safety and growth.


Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of the Year

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Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.

1st. Reading – Isaiah 49:3,5-6

  • The people are brought back and gathered together, made glorious by God’s strength.
  • They shall be a light to the nations, so that God’s salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

Psalm – 40:2,4,7-10

  • “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
  • We wait for the Lord, who strengthens us to offer our lives in service.

2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:1-3

  • Paul introduces his letter stating that he is an apostle of Christ.
  • He greets the people in the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus.

Gospel – John 1:29-34

  • John the Baptist sees Jesus and says, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.”
  • John testifies that he has seen the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven upon the Lord.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year

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Daily Mass: Christ baptizes us with the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration

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John the Baptist proclaims that Christ will baptize with the Holy Spirit. As we follow the Lord today, may we call upon the Spirit to draw us into a deeper, fruitful union with the Lord and one another.

Mass Reading – Christmas Season, January 6th

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St. André Bessette, pray for us!


Daily Mass: John testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God. Catholic Inspiration

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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.

Mass Readings – Christmas Season, January 3rd

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Daily Mass: We stay close to Christ and call upon the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration

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The Lord makes it clear that our choice to follow him has eternal consequences. As we struggle through the spiritual battles of this life, we call upon the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 28th Week of the Year

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St. Theresa of Jesus, pray for us!


Daily Mass: We are guided by the Spirit of God. Catholic Inspiration

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St. Paul teaches us about the Spirit of God which guides and directs our minds in understanding. May we call upon the Spirit for the insight we need each day as we journey through life.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year

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The Most Holy Trinity. Catholic Inspiration

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Jesus refers to the Trinity in John’s Gospel, pointing out that we are “works in progress” who are growing in our discipleship and communion with one another.

Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

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