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Catholic InspirationCarry Your Cross: We empty ourselves and are filled with God's graceIn this final installment of the six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew relates Matthew 16:13-28 to Philippians 2:1-11, showing how we follow the example of Christ and "empty ourselves" as we make a life-giving offering to the Lord. April 10, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2025-04-1132 minCatholic InspirationCarry Your Cross: We confront death and embrace the gift of lifeIn this fifth of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28, showing how we "lose our lives" out of love for Christ as we confront death and embrace God's gift of life. April 3, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2025-04-0435 minCatholic InspirationCarry Your Cross: We are guided by prayer, sacraments, and serviceIn this fourth of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how prayer, sacraments, and service shape our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. March 27, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2025-03-2834 minCatholic InspirationCarry Your Cross: We face Satan's obstacles with God's graceIn this third of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how Satan sets obstacles in the form of deception, temptation, and fear to prevent us from carrying our crosses in life. March 20, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2025-03-2140 minCatholic InspirationCarry Your Cross: We claim Jesus is Lord, the Son of GodIn this second of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how our confession that Jesus is Lord and God fosters our faith, hope, and love. March 13, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2025-03-1431 minCatholic InspirationCarry Your Cross: We begin with the Cross of ChristIn this first of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew explores Matthew 16:13-28 and discusses what the Cross of Christ teaches us today. March 6, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2025-03-0727 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We share our faith in Christ with one anotherBoth John the Baptist and Andrew reveal who Jesus is as they lead others to encounter the Lord. (Lectionary #207) January 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2025-01-0406 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We share the faith that we've receivedAndrew's response to the call of Christ reveals a cycle whereby the Good News has been preached to our very day. May it continue with our response to the Lord as well! (Lectionary #684) November 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-11-3008 minCatholic Inspiration19th Sunday of the Year: Christ gives his flesh for the life of the worldJesus addresses the murmuring of the crowd and reiterates that he is the bread of life, the living bread that came down from heaven, and the bread that he gives is his flesh for the life of the world. (Lectionary - B, #116) August 10, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-1107 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Like a grain of wheat, we die to ourselves and rise to newness of lifeJesus uses the example of a grain of wheat to help us understand how we die (to sin, self, life) so that we can rise to new life in Christ. (Lectionary #618) August 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-1006 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Take up your cross and follow ChristJesus tells his disciples to take up their cross and follow him, reminding us that the cross will be part of our lives as well. (Lectionary #411) August 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-0906 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Who do we say Jesus is?At Caesarea Philippi Jesus asks his disciples about his identity, challenging us to acknowledge that he is the Lord who will encounter suffering, death, and resurrection. (Lectionary #410) August 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-0807 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Jesus encounters a woman of fervent faithA Canaanite woman comes to Jesus with a faith that will not be denied as she pleads for him to help her daughter. (Lectionary #409) August 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-0706 minCatholic InspirationThe Transfiguration of the LordThe Transfiguration of the Lord reveals to Peter, James, and John the heavenly glory of Christ, eventually inspiring them after Pentecost to proclaim the Good News with conviction and power. (Lectionary #614) August 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-0607 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Teach me, Lord!The Psalmist encourages us to actively learn, both our understanding of the faith as well as the Lord who makes it all possible. (Lectionary #407) August 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-0506 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: 19th Sunday of the YearLet's explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary Year B, #116) August 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-0511 minCatholic Inspiration18th Sunday of the Year: Jesus Christ is the bread of lifeIn response to the crowds who speak about how Moses gave the Israelites manna to eat, Jesus states that he is the bread of life, and whoever eats this bread will live forever. (Lectionary - B, #113) August 3, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-0410 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Our faith in Christ is a matter of life and deathJeremiah and John the Baptist put their lives on the line for proclaiming God's message, inviting us to consider how our faith in Christ is a matter of life and death. (Lectionary #406) August 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-0307 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We speak and listen to the tough messageJeremiah is charged with delivering a tough message, even though the people do not want to hear it. (Lectionary #405) August 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-0207 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We are like clay in the hand of the potterJeremiah reminds us that like clay in God's hands, we can be molded, fashioned, reshaped, and restored. (Lectionary #404) August 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-08-0106 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The Kingdom of Heaven is a treasure beyond priceJesus offers two examples that reveal that the Kingdom of Heaven far surpasses any treasure we possess here on earth. (Lectionary #403) July 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-3106 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: For the glory of your name, O Lord, deliver usPsalm 79 invites us to recognize our sins and turn to the Lord for the grace we need for repentance, reconciliation, and newness of life. (Lectionary #402) July 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-3006 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We foster our friendship with Jesus ChristOn this Memorial of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, we recognize the deep friendship they have with the Lord, and we discern how we foster our connection with Christ, our savior and friend. (Lectionary #401/607) July 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2908 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the YearHere are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 18th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary, Year B, #113) July 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2910 minCatholic Inspiration17th Sunday of the Year: Christ feeds us abundantlyThe sixth chapter of John's Gospel begins with an extraordinary miracle as Jesus feeds thousands from just five loaves and two fish. July 27, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2807 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Weeds and WheatJesus offers a parable of wheat and weeds, reminding us that in the end the two will be separated and judged. (Lectionary #400) July 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2705 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The Lord will guard us, as a shepherd guards his flockThe response from the prophet Jeremiah invites us to entrust our lives into the hands of the shepherd who loves, cares, and defends us. (Lectionary #399) July 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2606 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We hold this treasure in earthen vesselsSt. Paul reveals that we are like earthen vessels, containing the treasure of Jesus Christ who sustains us in spite of our weakness and fragility. (Lectionary #605) July 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2506 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: As we draw near to God, we proclaim the Good NewsJeremiah and the Psalmist reveal that out of our relationship with God arises opportunities to speak words of faith to those around us. (Lectionary #397) July 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2407 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Joining the family of JesusJesus offers his disciples a way to be connected to his family when we do the will of our heavenly Father. (Lectionary #396) July 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2305 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The feast of Mary MagdaleneMary Magdalene's example inspires us to embrace the Lord in the messiness of our lives as we follow Christ and carry out his commands. (Lectionary #603) July 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2208 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: 17th Sunday of the YearLet's explore some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 17th Week of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #110) July 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2208 minCatholic Inspiration16th Sunday of the Year: The work of the shepherdThe shepherd protects, guides, and takes care of the sheep. In our need we draw near to the Lord our shepherd, even as we are mindful of the moments when we are called by God to shepherd those entrusted to our care. (Lectionary, Year B - #107) July 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2109 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Christ leads and directs our livesIn the face of open hostility, Jesus continues his ministry and fulfills Isaiah's prophecy of God's plan for salvation history. (Lectionary #394) July 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-2006 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Jesus is Lord of our livesJesus declares that he is Lord of the sabbath, revealing that as God he is the center and priority of our lives. (Lectionary #393) July 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1906 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Christ renews us when we are tired and wearyIn our weariness and exhaustion, Christ invites us to draw near to him and rest. (Lectionary #392) July 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1806 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: God's revelation directs our livesGod's revelation through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus expands our knowledge and empowers our actions to draw close to God and one another. (Lectionary #391) July 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1706 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We repent of our sins and turn to the LordJesus reproaches the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, because they have seen the Lord's miracles and they have still not repented. (Lectionary #390) July 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1606 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Jesus Christ is the center of our livesJesus tells his Apostles that he is the most important aspect of their lives, reminding us to put Christ at the center and core of our lives. (Lectionary #389) July 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1506 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the YearHere are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - B, #107) July 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1510 minCatholic Inspiration15th Sunday of the Year: We are summoned and sent by the LordJesus summons and then sends his Apostles to carry out his mission, having shown them what to do by his own example. (Lectionary - Year B, #104) July 13, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1406 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Faith in Christ casts out fearJesus tells his Apostles, DO NOT BE AFRAID! Yes, it will be tough and we will experience fear, but we have God's victorious strength to engage the terrors of life as we embrace our faith. (Lectionary #388) July 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1307 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: God gives us strength to face opposition and hardshipJesus makes it clear to the Apostles that they will encounter hardship and struggle, but they will be given the grace to face it with faith. (Lectionary #387) July 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1205 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We're on a mission from GodJesus instructs the Twelve Apostles about what they are to do and how they are to trust in God's providence along the way. (Lectionary #386) July 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1107 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The Lord summons, empowers and sends us forth in his serviceHaving modeled his ministry for the disciples, Jesus summons, empowers, and sends the Twelve Apostles to put into practice his example. (Lectionary #385) July 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-1007 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We experience the Lord's power and compassionJesus carries out his earthly ministry among crowds of people and reveals his compassionate heart in the process. (Lectionary #384) July 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0906 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The Lord is gracious and mercifulPsalm 145 reveals that on one hand God is majestic and awesome, while on the other hand approachable and tender. (Lectionary #383) July 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0805 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: 15th Sunday of the YearLet's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #104) July 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0808 minCatholic Inspiration14th Sunday of the Year: We give witness to God, especially when times are toughBoth Ezekiel and Jesus are in situations that are hostile and tense, reminding us that sometimes we are called to give witness to God when it is tough and uncomfortable. (Lectionary - Year B, #101) July 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0710 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The Lord speaks of peace to his peoplePsalm 85 addresses the deep longing for peace in our hearts. (Lectionary #382) July 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0605 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Christ calls us to follow himMatthew swiftly responds to the simple and direct invitation of Jesus, inspiring us to follow the Lord's call each and every day. (Lectionary #381) July 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0505 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Christ empowers us to give and receive helpThe Lord heals a paralytic who was carried by others, reminding us that sometimes we receive help, and sometimes we give it. (Lectionary #380) July 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0407 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Jesus addresses the doubts of ThomasAfter doubting the testimony of the disciples that Jesus had been raised from the dead, the Lord comes again and speaks to the doubts (and fears!) of Thomas. (Lectionary #593) July 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0306 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Jesus is Lord of all creationAs Jesus calms the wind and waves he reveals his authority over all creation. (Lectionary #378) July 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0206 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Christ calls us to unconditional commitmentJesus minces no words as he calls his disciples to unconditional commitment if they choose to follow him. (Lectionary #377) July 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0106 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the YearHere are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #101) July 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-07-0110 minCatholic Inspiration13th Sunday of the Year: Christ overcomes sickness and deathThe Book of Wisdom reminds us that God did not make death, but fashioned us to be imperishable. (Lectionary - Year B, #98) June 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-3008 minCatholic InspirationSt. Peter and St. PaulThe Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul offers us an opportunity to reflect on their lives and draw inspiration from the way that the Lord worked through their imperfections in order to do extraordinary things. (Lectionary #590) June 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-2907 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The Lord desires our healingThe encounter between Jesus and a leper reveals the Lord's desire for our healing and restoration. (Lectionary #375) June 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-2805 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The Lord offers a sobering reminderThe Sermon on the Mount concludes with a sobering reminder from Jesus that it is crucial that we do the will of Father. (Lectionary #374) June 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-2706 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We will know the tree by its fruitJesus offers practical spiritual wisdom that brilliantly evaluates the character of our lives. (Lectionary #373) June 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-2607 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The Lord offers three nuggets of spiritual wisdomThe Lord offers three nuggets of spiritual wisdom, exhorting us to follow the narrow path to eternal life as we wisely use the blessings we have and we treat others the way we want to be treated. (Lectionary #372) June 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-2506 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The birth of John the BaptistThe birth of John the Baptist reveals how God worked through him to point out Jesus to others, inspiring us to give witness to Christ through the words and actions of our lives. (Lectionary #587) June 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-2406 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: 13th Sunday of the YearLet's examine some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #98) June 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com2024-06-2411 minCatholic Inspiration12th Sunday of the Year: Facing the storm with the strength of faithJesus calms the fears of the disciples by commanding the storm to be still, inviting us to face our fears in the storms of life with the gift of faith. (Lectionary #95) June 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-2306 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: When overwhelmed with useless worry, we seek the Kingdom of GodJesus reminds his disciples to turn away from useless worry and seek the Kingdom of God. (Lectionary #370) June 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-2207 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Our hearts are revealed by the treasures we possessThe Lord challenges us to examine what we treasure so that our hearts are directed toward a heavenly goal. (Lectionary #369) June 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-2108 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: This is how we are to prayThe Lord's Prayer is a gift from Christ to help us pray in direct and focused language. May we use it often! (Lectionary #368) June 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-2006 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Almsgiving, Prayer, and FastingAlmsgiving, prayer, and fasting are ancient spiritual practices that have power to transform our souls. May we put them into practice today! (Lectionary #367) June 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1906 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Love your enemiesArguably the toughest teaching in the Bible, Jesus makes it clear that his disciples must love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them. (Lectionary #366) June 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1808 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Turn the other cheek and give to those in needContinuing the call to a higher standard in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus offers a couple of spiritual insights regarding our response to others when life gets messy. (Lectionary #365) June 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1707 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: 12th Sunday of the YearHere are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 12th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #95) June 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1707 minCatholic Inspiration11th Sunday of the Year: Growing the Kingdom of GodJesus shares a couple of parables to explain the kingdom of God, offering us an opportunity to apply these insights of faith into our daily lives. (Lectionary #92) June 15, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1607 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Let our "yes" mean "yes," and our "no" mean "no."Jesus offers sound advice for how we speak in a truthful, sincere and solemn manner. (Lectionary #364) June 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1506 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The Lord teaches about adultery and divorceJesus offers a challenging teaching about lust, adultery, and divorce. Recognizing that these concerns have been with humanity since the dawn of time, we look for ways to build up marriage and respond with God's grace when life gets messy. (Lectionary #363) June 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1409 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Go first and be reconciled!Jesus teaches that reconciliation is a non-negotiable commandment for the Christian life. It begs the question: who do I need to forgive in my life today? (Lectionary #362) June 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1308 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Jesus fulfills the Old TestamentJesus proclaims that he has come to fulfill the law and the prophets, inviting us to renew our faith that he is the Lord and dive deep into the Old Testament as it recounts our salvation history. (Lectionary #361) June 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1207 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The BeatitudesThe Beatitudes invite us to count our blessings and look at the ways that the Lord is present in our lives. (Lectionary #359) June 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1007 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: 11th Sunday of the YearHere are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 11th Week of the Year. (Year B, Lectionary #92) June 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-1008 minCatholic Inspiration10th Sunday of the Year: Evil divides us, but faith reunitesThe Book of Genesis and Mark's Gospel reveal how evil unravels the human heart, but our pursuit of the will of God restores us to the Lord's family of faith. (Lectionary #89) June 8, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-0909 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin MaryThe Blessed Virgin Mary experienced the full range of human emotions while remaining faithful to God's plan. May we draw near to her Immaculate Heart and allow her to lead us to her Son. (Lectionary #358/573) June 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-0807 minCatholic InspirationThe Sacred Heart of JesusThe perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross reveals the depth of God's love and inspires us to share this love with those around us. (Lectionary #171) June 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-0706 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We are commanded to loveThe commandments to love God and love one another guide us on the journey of faith, directing our lives as we follow Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #356) June 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-0606 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We stir into flame the gift of faithThe Second Letter to Timothy invites us to stir into flame the gift of faith to bear our share of hardship with the strength that comes from God. (Lectionary #355) June 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-0506 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We have earthly and eternal obligationsJesus sidesteps a trap and offers a prudent insight into how we conduct our lives here on earth as we journey to heaven. (Lectionary #354) June 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-0406 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Our response to God's divine powerThe Second Letter of Peter reveals God's divine power at work through the grace and peace of Jesus Christ, inviting us to respond in a variety of ways. (Lectionary #353) June 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-0305 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: 10th Sunday of the YearLet's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 10th Sunday of the Year. (Year B, Lectionary #89) June 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-0313 minCatholic InspirationCorpus Christ: We are what we eatJesus taught his disciples at the Last Supper that the bread and wine become his Body and Blood that they must eat and drink. Thus, we cherish the Eucharist and fervently come to the Lord's table to receive Holy Communion, for we are what we eat. (Year B, Lectionary #168) June 1, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-0210 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: God's mercy flows through our livesThe Letter of Jude provides a fervent exhortation, inviting us to call upon God's mercy and offer it in our interactions with one another. (Lectionary #352) June 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-06-0106 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We proclaim the greatness of the Lord and rejoice in God our saviorMary's Magnificat invites us to reflect on how we proclaim the greatness of the Lord through the example of our daily lives. (Lectionary #572) May 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-3107 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We are living stones in God's houseWe are living stones, built up together into a spiritual house to offer sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #350) May 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-3006 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We have been ransomed by the precious blood of Jesus ChristRansomed by the blood of Christ, we are mindful of the precious gifts of life and faith as we seek opportunities to love one another with a purity of heart. (Lectionary #349) May 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-2906 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We are called to be holyThe First Letter of Peter exhorts us to be holy, setting our hopes on Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #348) May 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-2807 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Jesus Christ gives us strength to face the trials of lifeThe First Letter of Peter reminds us that our hope in the saving work of Jesus Christ empowers us to endure the sufferings of our earthly trials with the Lord's help. (Lectionary #347) May 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-2707 minCatholic InspirationStudy, Pray, Serve: The Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristLet's examine some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Corpus Christi. (Lectionary 168) May 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-2710 minCatholic InspirationThe Most Holy Trinity invites us into a communion of faithPaul's Letter to the Romans reveals how we are adopted into the life of the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, forging a communion here on earth that prepares us for the Communion of Saints in Heaven. (Lectionary #165) May 25, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-2609 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: We pray for healingChapter five in the Letter of James offers insight into Confession and Anointing of the Sick, profound sacraments in the Church that bring healing to body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #346) May 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-2507 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Rather than complain, we persevere in faithWhile it's human to complain when life is tough, James invites us to persevere with God's grace. (Lectionary #345) May 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-2406 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: Like a puff of smoke, our lives are brief on earthJames reminds us that life is uncertain and brief, like a puff of smoke that appears briefly and disappears. (Lectionary #343) May 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-2206 minCatholic InspirationDaily Mass: A question about wealth...when is it enough?James raises the awkward question about wealth, challenging us to ask the hard question, "When is it enough?" (Lectionary #344) May 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com 2024-05-2206 min