Daily Mass: The crucial role of Christian service
Catholic Inspiration
The sixth chapter of Acts shows how the early Church empowered people to serve, highlighting the crucial role of service for all Christian disciples.
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Daily Mass: A life in God is a blessed life
Catholic Inspiration
The words of Gamaliel offer an insight into how we live our lives: if our efforts are rooted in the Lord, they will thrive...perhaps in ways that we could never imagine.
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Daily Mass: The faith that fosters courage and casts out fear
Catholic Inspiration
The power of the Holy Spirit and the joy of the resurrection shine forth in the apostles as they confront the threat of death for proclaiming the Good News of Jesus. Their witness inspires us to face our fears as we embrace our faith.
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Daily Mass: Living the Lord's love in the face of persecution
Catholic Inspiration
The disciples face persecution with Easter joy and the power of the Holy Spirit. May their example inspire us to live the love of Jesus Christ, even as we face obstacles and hostility in the world today.
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Daily Mass: An example of Christian community
Catholic Inspiration
The early Christian community shared their resources so that no one was in need. Their example inspires us to consider how we might use wisely our material goods in order to alleviate the suffering of our brothers and sisters.
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Daily Mass: The boldness of the disciples
Catholic Inspiration
Released from custody, Peter and John return to the disciples to recount what happened. As they pray, the Holy Spirit comes upon them while the ground shakes and they preach with boldness.
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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Easter
Catholic Inspiration
Let's take a look at some of the main themes of the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.
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2nd Sunday of Easter: 3 ways to deal with doubts
Catholic Inspiration
"Doubting Thomas" speaks to a common trait in our human hearts, especially with people who are uncertain about Jesus. May the three options offered in this homily help us to engage the skeptics in our lives with grace of God.
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Daily Mass: Three appearances of the Risen Lord
Catholic Inspiration
Mark's Gospel recounts three times Jesus appears to his disciples: Mary Magdalene; two disciples on the road; and then to the Eleven...slowly helping them understand the truth of His resurrection.
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Daily Mass: How is the Lord leading us today?
Catholic Inspiration
As the Risen Lord appears for a third time to the disciples on the Sea of Galilee, we see how God continues to direct our lives and tug at our hearts. May we follow Christ with joy!
info_outlinePrayerfully reading the Bible (often called Lectio Divina - Divine Reading) is a powerful way the listen to what God has to say to our lives. Reading a small passage of Scripture we reflect and respond to the Lord by answering three simple questions: What does it say? What does it say to me? What does it make me say?
February 22, 2021 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com