Daily Mass: Christ fulfills salvation history
Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul outlines some of the high points of salvation as he preaches about Jesus. (Lectionary #282) April 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The power of fasting and prayer
Catholic Inspiration
Having spent time in fasting and prayer, Saul and Barnabas are sent by God on a missionary journey. (Lectionary #281) April 29, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We respond to God's presence in our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Barnabas is sent by the Church in Jerusalem to evaluate the growing faith among the Gentiles in Antioch. (Lectionary #280) April 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Peter explains how the faith extends to the Gentiles
Catholic Inspiration
Peter explains how non-Jews are receiving the Holy Spirit, revealing how faith in Christ is extended to all people throughout the world. (Lectionary #279) April 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Easter
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the key themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #52) April 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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4th Sunday of Easter - Following Christ is a matter of life and death
Catholic Inspiration
In the face of the evil that we see in our world, the Lord is our Good Shepherd who leads us to abundant life. (Lectionary #49) April 25, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Feast of St. Mark
Catholic Inspiration
May the example of St. Mark inspire us to proclaim our faith through our words and actions. (Lectionary #555) April 25, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The conversion of St. Paul
Catholic Inspiration
God sends Ananias to restore Saul's sight and baptize him, revealing how God's grace can work in even the hardest of hearts. (Lectionary #277) April 24, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A practical guide to sharing the Good News
Catholic Inspiration
The exchange between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch reveals a practical four-step process that we can follow today as we share the Good News of Jesus with the people in our lives. (Lectionary #276) April 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Church thrives in the face of persecution
Catholic Inspiration
While persecution scatters the disciples from Jerusalem, the Church continues to thrive and flourish. (Lectionary #275) April 22, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineA Christmas Carol has several characters that stand out:
Fan (Scrooge's sister) - full of love for her older brother
Fred (Scrooge's nephew) - full of Christmas cheer
Fezziwig (Scrooge's old boss) - knows how to celebrate Christmas
Bob Cratchit (Scrooge's clerk) - loves his family deeply
Tiny Tim (Bob's weakly son) - strives to live thoughtfully with goodness/kindness
Note: They are all filled with hope, even as they face the difficulties of life: Fan will die young; Fred grew up without a mom; Fezziwig knew the challenges of running a business; Bob knew about poverty and making tough sacrifices; and Tiny Tim knew firsthand the hard realities of illness.
It invites us to ponder - how do we prepare our hearts with Advent hope? Are we receiving hope, and are we passing it on to one another?
December 7, 2014 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci
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