Catholic Inspiration
Preaching to both Jews and Greeks in Corinth, Paul's work touches the hearts of many and leads them to faith in Christ. (Lectionary #294) May 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outline Daily Mass: Paul's failure in AthensCatholic Inspiration
Preaching to the people of Athens, Paul's attempts are met with scoffing and ridicule. (Lectionary #293) May 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outline Daily Mass: Paul experiences hardshipCatholic Inspiration
Paul's circumstances change suddenly in Philippi when he encounters physical suffering, imprisonment, and a natural disaster; yet he responds with prayer and leads others to faith in Christ. (Lectionary #292) May 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outline Daily Mass: Paul experiences many blessingsCatholic Inspiration
Paul's journey to Philippi and his initial efforts are marked with success and apparent ease, inviting us to be grateful for moments in our own lives when we have been blessed. (Lectionary #291) May 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outline Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the LordCatholic Inspiration
Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the Ascension of the Lord. (Lectionary #58) May 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outline 6th Sunday of Easter: Christ commands us to love one anotherCatholic Inspiration
Jesus commands his disciples to love another as he loves us, reminding us that when we stay near the Lord we will have all the love that we need. (Lectionary #56) May 4, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outline Daily Mass: Paul sets out on a new adventureCatholic Inspiration
Prompted by a vision, Paul sets out for Macedonia to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #290) May 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outline Daily Mass: we proclaim Good News to the worldCatholic Inspiration
On this feast of the apostles Philip and James, we recognize that the Lord continues to call us by name, empower us with grace, and send us out in the context of our daily lives to proclaim Good News to the people we meet. (Lectionary #561) May 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outline Daily Mass: The community finds a path forwardCatholic Inspiration
After much discussion from many points of view, the disciples welcome the Gentiles to receive the Good News of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #288) May 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outline Daily Mass: The community dares to engage in conflictCatholic Inspiration
A debate arises within the Church about who can be saved, and the community gathers to engage in an intense debate to determine a course of action. (Lectionary #287) May 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineJesus Christ shows us that suffering is a pathway, not a destination. Through suffering we experience a purification - whereby we grow and discover new insights through the process of challenge, pain, and difficulty. God permits suffering that we might be changed...for the good. For remember: the suffering of Good Friday will be transformed into the joy of Easter Day.
We are thus consoled and challenged by these words. Consoled, in that we take hope that the triumph of Christ on the Cross will one day be our triumph. He understands our suffering (he's already been through his own) and we can cling to his mercy and grace.
Challenged, in that we are invited to drink from the cup of suffering. Like Christ, we pray that the cup will pass by, but like Christ we will accept what God sets before us - opening our hearts to God and allow this process to transform us.
October 17, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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