1st Sunday of Advent: Getting ready for both the Lord's birth and return in glory
Release Date: 11/27/2022
Catholic Inspiration
Luke offers a glimpse of the close followers of Jesus, showing how they have been able to give and receive in his presence. (Lectionary #447) September 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Jesus is present to both a broken hearted woman and a Pharisee, meeting them where they are and inviting them to grow in faith. (Lectionary #446) September 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Speaking to the crowds, Jesus points out the people who are always complaining and finding fault with a situation, inviting us to consider today if we are part of the problem or part of the solution. (Lectionary #445) September 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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While traveling to a city called Nain, Jesus restores a dead man to life and returns him to his widowed mother, revealing his deep compassion and power as the Lord. (Lectionary #444) September 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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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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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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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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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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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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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 -
info_outlineThe season of Advent urges us to prepare not only for the Lord's birth, but also for his return in glory. May these coming weeks help us to meet the Lord on Christmas day and make us ready for the hour when we are called from this life to the next.
November 26, 2022 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
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