Daily Mass: The sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholic Inspiration
On this Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, we recall how Mary's steadfast trust in God empowered her to be present to Christ, even in the midst of overwhelming grief. (Lectionary #443/639) September 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 25th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's review the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #135) September 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Catholic Inspiration
In the midst of several recent high profile murders we gaze at the Cross of Christ, whose triumph inspires us to humbly engage one another with charity. (Lectionary #638) September 13, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Every tree is known by its fruit
Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers practical insight to help us discern the type and quality of our spiritual lives. (Lectionary #442) September 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus addresses our spiritual blindness
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus calls out the spiritual blindness that encourages us to point out the failings of others when we neglect to observe our own first. (Lectionary #441) September 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord challenges us to love our enemies
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus challenges us to love our enemies. Why? Because God loves us...even when we are far from loveable. (Lectionary #440) September 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We focus on the Lord in the ups and downs of life
Catholic Inspiration
The Beatitudes in Luke's Gospel remind us to keep our focus on Christ throughout the changing landscape of our lives, grateful for our blessings and seeking grace in times of woe. (Lectionary #439) September 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord reveals the power of prayer
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus builds his earthly ministry upon a powerful connection with God in prayer, inspiring us to consider how we incorporate daily prayer into the rhythm of our lives. (Lectionary #438) September 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The example of Joseph and Mary inspires us to follow the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
On this Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we see in the example of the Holy Family an invitation to follow the Lord with all our heart and soul. (Lectionary #636) September 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. (Lectionary #638) September 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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
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