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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Offering "Catholic Inspiration" to help us unite our hearts to Jesus Christ as we Study, Pray and Serve.
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Photo by Bu00e1lint Varga on Pexels.com The First Letter of John challenges us to put our love for God into practice as we love the people in our lives. Mass Readings – Thursday after Epiphany (#215) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Our love for God directs us to love one another
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The First Letter of John challenges us to put our love for God into practice as we love the people in our lives. (Lectionary #215) January 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The First Letter of John reminds us that the love of God drives out fear from our hearts and engages us to live for the Lord. Mass Readings – Wednesday after Epiphany (#214) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Raymond of Penyafort, pray for us!By Fr. Andrew Ricci
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The First Letter of John reminds us that the love of God drives out fear from our hearts and engages us to live for the Lord. (Lectionary #214) January 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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The First Letter of John teaches that God is the source of all love, revealed through creation and the redemption we have in Christ Jesus. Mass Readings – Tuesday after Epiphany (#213) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Andre Bessette, pray for us!By Fr. Andrew Ricci
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The First Letter of John teaches that God is the source of all love, revealed through creation and the redemption we have in Christ Jesus. (Lectionary #213) January 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by BULE on Pexels.com The First Letter of John offers practical spiritual insight regarding how we test situations and stay close to Jesus Christ. Mass Readings – Monday after Epiphany (#212) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. John Neumann, pray for us!By Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by Matthew Montrone on Pexels.com Let’s explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Baptism of the Lord. 1st Reading – Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 The chosen servant has received the spirit of God and will bring forth justice. The servant will establish a covenant with the people and bring light and healing to the nations. Psalm – 29:1-4,9-…
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The First Letter of John offers practical spiritual insight regarding how we test situations and stay close to Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #212) January 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Baptism of the Lord. (Lectionary #21, A) January 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory -Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by Porapak Apichodilok on Pexels.com Bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the Magi inspire us to consider what we will offer to the Lord. Mass Readings – Epiphany of the Lord (#20) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Epiphany: What will we offer to the Lord?
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Bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the Magi inspire us to consider what we will offer to the Lord. (Lectionary #20) January 3, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by Nina Uhlikova on Pexels.com Psalm 98 invites us to both receive and share the hope we have in the saving power of God. Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#206) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God
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Psalm 98 invites us to both receive and share the hope we have in the saving power of God. (Lectionary #206) January 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com When asked by the priests and Levites, John the Baptist bluntly states, “I am not the Christ.” His example reminds us to keep our focus on the Lord, especially when we are absorbed and distracted by the demands of daily life. Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#205) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Ba…
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Daily Mass: When distracted by life, we follow Christ
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When asked by the priests and Levites, John the Baptist bluntly states, "I am not the Christ." His example reminds us to keep our focus on the Lord, especially when we are absorbed and distracted by the demands of daily life. (Lectionary #205) January 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…
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Photo by Thuan Pham on Pexels.com “Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” May the example of the Mother of God inspire us to pause and ponder how our faith directs our lives as we embark on a New Year. Mass Readings – Mary, the Holy Mother of God (#18) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives Holy Mary, Mother of God, pr…
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"Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart." May the example of the Mother of God inspire us to pause and ponder how our faith directs our lives as we embark on a New Year. (Lectionary #18) December 31, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…
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Photo by Jonathan Du00edaz on Pexels.com The Prologue to John’s Gospel reveals how John gave testimony that Jesus is the Messiah, inviting us to consider how we give witness that Christ is our Lord today. Mass Readings – 7th Day in the Octave of Christmas (#204) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Sylvester, pray for us!…
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Daily Mass: We testify that Jesus Christ is Lord
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The Prologue to John's Gospel reveals how John gave testimony that Jesus is the Messiah, inviting us to consider how we give witness that Christ is our Lord today. (Lectionary #204) December 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Jesus returns to Nazareth with Mary and Joseph, where he will grow in strength and wisdom. (Lectionary #203) December 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Our spiritual sight evokes a response of faith
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The Canticle of Simeon illustrates how we respond when our spiritual sight reveals God at work in our lives. (Lectionary #202) December 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord
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Let's explore some of the themes in the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord. (Lectionary #20) December 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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On this feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we recognize that our families become blessed when we welcome Christ into our hearts and homes. (Lectionary #17) December 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The witness of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist
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St. John's witness of the Gospel invites us to consider how we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in the context of our daily lives. (Lectionary #697) December 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Chapters six and seven in the Acts of the Apostles focus largely on Stephen, the first martyr whose witness reminds us of the true cost of discipleship...demanding even our lives out of love for Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #696) December 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…
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May the joy and grace of this Christmas touch our hearts and kindle within us the fire of faith. Let the light of Christ shine in the world! (Lectionary #14 - Mass at Night) December 24, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel!
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Zechariah offers his canticle of praise, inspiring us to count our blessings and thank the Lord for gift of life and faith as we prepare for the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #200) December 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The birth of John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord
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Given a new and different name from his family, the birth of John the Baptist reveals God's hand at work in salvation history to do something extraordinary in preparation for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #199) December 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…
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Daily Mass: We count our blessings and praise the Lord
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Both Mary and Hannah offer praise and thanksgiving to God, inviting us in these last days of Advent to count our blessings and offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #198) December 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci
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