Daily Mass: We lean on the Lord to carry out the task at hand
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus sends out the Twelve with his authority and directs them to rely on God's grace for what they need as they carry out their ministry. (Lectionary #326) February 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Living our faith in the midst of our family
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus returns to his "native place" and experiences the lack of faith from the people who watched him grow up, causing the Lord to comment how hard it can be to live for the Lord with those who know us well and are unable to accept change. (Lectionary #325) February 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ casts out fear
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Jesus performs to healing miracles, revealing how faith in the Lord confronts and casts out fear. (Lectionary #324) February 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: What will we offer the Lord?
Catholic Inspiration
On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord we reflect on how we make an offering of our lives for the glory and praise of God. (Lectionary #524) February 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #73) February 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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4th Sunday of the Year: We are blessed when we draw near the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes, inspiring us to call upon the Lord as we face our struggles and recognize the blessings God offers along the way. (Lectionary #70) February 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We call on Christ to face the storms of life
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As a violent squall breaks loose on the water, Jesus calms the wind and reveals his power to the disciples as God. (Lectionary #322) January 31, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Starting small and growing our faith in Christ
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers two parables, showing how the Kingdom of God flourishes in our hearts and spreads out into the world. (Lectionary #321) January 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: What we measure out to others will be measured back to us
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Jesus offers a sobering message, showing that how we act toward others will be the measure applied to ourselves. (Lectionary #320) January 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: What is growing in our hearts?
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable about seed sown on the ground, inviting us to consider what is the spiritual crop that is growing in our hearts. (Lectionary #319) January 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineIn football, trick plays are sometimes used to fake out an opponent with misdirection - focusing on something unimportant while the play is happening somewhere else. Life works the same way: it is easy to spend our time and resources on trivial matters and miss out on critical issues.
The Lord points this out in the Gospel today, inviting us to concentrate on the battle within our hearts. Here are three things to consider:
- Using an Examination of Conscience
- Going to Confession
- Daily Prayer and Sunday Mass
Through regular use we strengthen our hearts and focus our lives on important things, asking the Lord for the help and guidance we need to conquer our daily battles.
August 30, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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