Daily Mass: A tale of two brothers
Catholic Inspiration
The parable of the Prodigal Son reveals two classic ways that we imperfectly follow our Father in Heaven. On one hand we commit sins, and finally wise up and repent; on the other hand we do the right thing but with a hard heart. Thank God for Jesus to guide us!
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Daily Mass: Joseph and his brothers
Catholic Inspiration
The story of Joseph occurs in the last chapters of the Book of Genesis. In today's first reading we discover how it all begins when the jealousy and hatred of his brothers leads them to sell Joseph into slavery.
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Walking with Mary on the Way of the Cross: Two examples of service
Catholic Inspiration
This third installment of the Lenten Retreat focuses on two people who serve Jesus along the Way of the Cross: Simon of Cyrene and Veronica. May their example inspire us to discover how we might serve the face of Jesus today.
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Daily Mass: Lazarus and the rich man
Catholic Inspiration
The parable of Lazarus and the rich man pokes at our consciences. Do we see the poverty around us and respond with compassion? We know the teaching of Jesus...may we ask the Lord for the grace to put His words into practice.
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Daily Mass: We offer our lives in service to one another
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches his disciples that the journey to Heaven is along the path of service.
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Daily Mass: An exhortation from Isaiah
Catholic Inspiration
The prophet Isaiah exhorts the people of Israel to wash themselves clean - seeking God's goodness and avoiding evil. It's a message that is just as relevant today.
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Daily Mass: The measure of mercy
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches how the measure of mercy applies to our hearts: "For the measure you measure will be measured out to you."
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Monday Conversation: Fasting and Abstinence
Catholic Inspiration
Fasting and Abstinence are ancient disciplines that can dramatically enhance our spiritual life. Fr. Andrew offers some practical tips to bring these tools into our own unique circumstances today.
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2nd Sunday of Lent: The hope of the Transfiguration
Catholic Inspiration
The Transfiguration of Christ offers a glimpse of God's glory on the way to the Cross. This moment - seeing Jesus as he reigns in Heaven - offers us hope as we carry our crosses, confident in the Lord's victory.
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Daily Mass: Love your enemies
Catholic Inspiration
We find in this selection from the Sermon on the Mount one of the hardest teachings of Jesus: to love our enemies. Yet when we do this we cleanse our hearts of hate and fill them with God's grace, so that we will be prepared to follow Christ in this life and be with Him in the next.
info_outlineThe response from Psalm 85 offers a rich spiritual insight. As we seek intellectual truth with conviction we do so with a kindness toward one another that is honest and sincere. When both are present in our lives the glory of God shines out.
January 22, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com