Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel!
Catholic Inspiration
Zechariah offers his canticle of praise, inspiring us to count our blessings and thank the Lord for gift of life and faith as we prepare for the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #200) December 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The birth of John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
Given a new and different name from his family, the birth of John the Baptist reveals God's hand at work in salvation history to do something extraordinary in preparation for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #199) December 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We count our blessings and praise the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
Both Mary and Hannah offer praise and thanksgiving to God, inviting us in these last days of Advent to count our blessings and offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #198) December 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the feast of the Holy Family. (Lectionary #17) December 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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4th Sunday of Advent: Our faith gives strength to our lives
Catholic Inspiration
The example of St. Joseph in the Gospel of Matthew inspires us to cultivate our spiritual lives so that we might have the direction and strength we need to journey through our world. (Lectionary #10) December 20, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Let the Lord enter!
Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 24 directs us to open our hearts and receive the king of glory into our lives. (Lectionary #196) December 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We receive the Good News in our hearts
Catholic Inspiration
The encounter between Zechariah and the angel Gabriel reveals God's Good News and invites us to welcome this message with joyful and open hearts. (Lectionary #195) December 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We strive for God's justice and peace
Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 72 inspires us to call upon the Lord for the grace to promote God's justice and peace in our daily lives. (Lectionary #194) December 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The family tree of Jesus as told by Matthew
Catholic Inspiration
Matthew reveals the Israelite lineage of Jesus, reminding us that God works in the messiness of life and invites us to grow in faith. (Lectionary #193) December 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Christ invites us to do the Father's will
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable to the chief priests and elders, challenging them to repent and turn to God. (Lectionary #188) December 16, 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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