4th Sunday of Easter: The Good Shepherd teaches us about sacrifice
Catholic Inspiration
On this Mother's Day weekend, we recall the sacrifices of our moms as we look to the example of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who is our Good Shepherd. (Lectionary #51) May 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Peter performs two miracles in the name of Jesus
Catholic Inspiration
The Holy Spirit directs and empowers Peter, who does mighty miracles in the name of Jesus. (Lectionary #278) May 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: God touches the lives of Saul and Ananias
Catholic Inspiration
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Saul proclaims the faith that he formerly persecuted, and Ananias overcomes fear to bring God's healing. (Lectionary #277) May 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Philip proclaims the Good News
Catholic Inspiration
Guided by the Holy Spirit, Philip engages conversation with a court official and leads him to faith in Jesus. (Lectionary #276) May 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Church thrives in the face of persecution
Catholic Inspiration
Following the martyrdom of Stephen, the Church flourishes even as it is persecuted with violence. (Lectionary #275) May 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Stephen dies for his faith in Christ
Catholic Inspiration
After speaking to the Sanhedrin and the people, Stephen dies for his faith that Jesus is the Christ and messiah. (Lectionary #274) May 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Stephen is attacked for his faith in Christ
Catholic Inspiration
Stephen, speaking with wisdom and the Holy Spirit, encounters opposition as he proclaims the Good News to the people. (Lectionary #273) May 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Catholic Inspiration
Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #51) May 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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3rd Sunday of Easter: Do we love Jesus?
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus asks Peter, "Do you love me?" three times, underscoring the Lord's loving response to our human weaknesses by meeting us where we are and inviting us to love as God loves us. (Lectionary #48) May 3, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: God dwells and works in our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches about his relationship with the Father and reveals how he works in and through our lives. (Lectionary #561) May 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineSeeds and Weeds are part of every garden. Seeds require care and attention; weeds are constant presence that require dedicated effort to remove.
What's true for the garden is also true for our hearts. There are seeds that we want to grow into fruitful harvests of virtue & spiritual gifts, and their are weeds in the form of sin and temptation that we want to remove.
July 19, 2014 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci
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