Fr. Andrew Ricci offers inspirational homilies and talks to help people grow in faith. These reflections are part of his meditations at Three Great Things where we grow as disciples of the Lord through Study, Prayer, and Service.
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Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com The 1st Letter to Timothy outlines the practical need to pray for all in authority, a crucial reminder for us today in the midst of intense social and political debate. Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (#135) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives…
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25th Sunday of the Year: We pray for those in authority
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8:09The 1st Letter to Timothy outlines the practical need to pray for all in authority, a crucial reminder for us today in the midst of intense social and political debate. (Lectionary #135) September 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by Binyamin Mellish on Pexels.com Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that inspires us to take to heart the Lord’s teaching and put it to work for a bountiful harvest. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 24th Week of the Year (#448) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Andrew Kim Taegon, St. Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions…
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Daily Mass: We know what to do; God give us the grace to make it happen!
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6:40Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that inspires us to take to heart the Lord's teaching and put it to work for a bountiful harvest. (Lectionary #448) September 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by Dio Hasbi Saniskoro on Pexels.com Luke offers a glimpse of the close followers of Jesus, showing how they have been able to give and receive in his presence. Mass Readings – Friday of the 24th Week of the Year (#447) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Januarius, pray for us!By Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: What we receive from the Lord allows us to help one another
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5:39Luke offers a glimpse of the close followers of Jesus, showing how they have been able to give and receive in his presence. (Lectionary #447) September 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Jesus is present to both a broken hearted woman and a Pharisee, meeting them where they are and inviting them to grow in faith. Mass Readings – Thursday of the24th Week of the Year (#446) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The Lord meets us where we are...and invites us to grow!
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7:26Jesus is present to both a broken hearted woman and a Pharisee, meeting them where they are and inviting them to grow in faith. (Lectionary #446) September 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Daily Mass: Jesus points out the darkness of human negativity
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6:50Speaking to the crowds, Jesus points out the people who are always complaining and finding fault with a situation, inviting us to consider today if we are part of the problem or part of the solution. (Lectionary #445) September 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…
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While traveling to a city called Nain, Jesus restores a dead man to life and returns him to his widowed mother, revealing his deep compassion and power as the Lord. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 24th Week of the Year (#444) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Cornelius & St. Cyprian, pray for us!…
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Daily Mass: Jesus reveals his compassion and power
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6:16While traveling to a city called Nain, Jesus restores a dead man to life and returns him to his widowed mother, revealing his deep compassion and power as the Lord. (Lectionary #444) September 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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On this Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, we recall how Mary’s steadfast trust in God empowered her to be present to Christ, even in the midst of overwhelming grief. Mass Readings – Our Lady of Sorrows (#443/639) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!By Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by beytlik on Pexels.com Let’s review the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Amos 8:4-7 Amos calls out those who cheat and steal from the poor. The Lord has sworn that this injustice will never be forgotten. Psalm – 113:1-2,4-8 “Praise the Lord, who lifts up the poor.” The Lord, enthron…
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Daily Mass: The sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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7:55On this Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, we recall how Mary's steadfast trust in God empowered her to be present to Christ, even in the midst of overwhelming grief. (Lectionary #443/639) September 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Study, Pray, Serve: 25th Sunday of the Year
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12:16Let's review the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #135) September 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by Fr. Andrew Ricci In the midst of several recent high profile murders we gaze at the Cross of Christ, whose triumph inspires us to humbly engage one another with charity. Mass Readings – Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (#638) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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In the midst of several recent high profile murders we gaze at the Cross of Christ, whose triumph inspires us to humbly engage one another with charity. (Lectionary #638) September 13, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by Lucas Bordignon on Pexels.com The Lord offers practical insight to help us discern the type and quality of our spiritual lives. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#442) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. John Chrysostom, pray for us!By Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Every tree is known by its fruit
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7:45The Lord offers practical insight to help us discern the type and quality of our spiritual lives. (Lectionary #442) September 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Jesus addresses our spiritual blindness
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6:48Jesus calls out the spiritual blindness that encourages us to point out the failings of others when we neglect to observe our own first. (Lectionary #441) September 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Jesus challenges us to love our enemies. Why? Because God loves us…even when we are far from loveable. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#440) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The Lord challenges us to love our enemies
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7:10Jesus challenges us to love our enemies. Why? Because God loves us...even when we are far from loveable. (Lectionary #440) September 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: We focus on the Lord in the ups and downs of life
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6:33The Beatitudes in Luke's Gospel remind us to keep our focus on Christ throughout the changing landscape of our lives, grateful for our blessings and seeking grace in times of woe. (Lectionary #439) September 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The Lord reveals the power of prayer
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7:29Jesus builds his earthly ministry upon a powerful connection with God in prayer, inspiring us to consider how we incorporate daily prayer into the rhythm of our lives. (Lectionary #438) September 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The example of Joseph and Mary inspires us to follow the Lord
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6:14On this Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we see in the example of the Holy Family an invitation to follow the Lord with all our heart and soul. (Lectionary #636) September 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Study, Pray, Serve: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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10:03Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. (Lectionary #638) September 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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23rd Sunday of the Year: Jesus teaches about the cost of discipleship
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8:11On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus instructs the people about the true cost for someone who wants to become his disciple. (Lectionary #129) September 6, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The Son of Man is Lord of the sabbath
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7:28Confronted by the Pharisees, Jesus cites the example of King David and then proclaims that "the Son of Man is Lord of the sabbath." (Lectionary #436) September 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Come with joy into the presence of the Lord
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6:02Psalm 100 invites us to dispose ourselves with joyful hearts and unite our lives to the Lord. (Lectionary #435) September 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: A fishing story with Jesus and Peter
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6:02Jesus boards Peter's boat, preaches to crowds, and begins a fishing story that will change Peter's life forever. (Lectionary #434) September 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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