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4th Sunday of Advent

Catholic Inspiration

Release Date: 12/21/2014

Daily Mass: Lord, help us to grow! show art Daily Mass: Lord, help us to grow!

Catholic Inspiration

Jesus returns to Nazareth with Mary and Joseph, where he will grow in strength and wisdom. (Lectionary #203) December 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: Our spiritual sight evokes a response of faith show art Daily Mass: Our spiritual sight evokes a response of faith

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The Canticle of Simeon illustrates how we respond when our spiritual sight reveals God at work in our lives. (Lectionary #202) December 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord show art Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord

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Let's explore some of the themes in the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord. (Lectionary #20) December 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph show art The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

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On this feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we recognize that our families become blessed when we welcome Christ into our hearts and homes. (Lectionary #17) December 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: The witness of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist show art Daily Mass: The witness of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist

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St. John's witness of the Gospel invites us to consider how we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in the context of our daily lives. (Lectionary #697) December 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: St. Stephen, the First Martyr show art Daily Mass: St. Stephen, the First Martyr

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Chapters six and seven in the Acts of the Apostles focus largely on Stephen, the first martyr whose witness reminds us of the true cost of discipleship...demanding even our lives out of love for Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #696) December 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Christmas: Christ is our light! show art Christmas: Christ is our light!

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May the joy and grace of this Christmas touch our hearts and kindle within us the fire of faith.  Let the light of Christ shine in the world! (Lectionary #14 - Mass at Night) December 24, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel! show art Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel!

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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 show art Daily Mass: The birth of John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord

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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 show art Daily Mass: We count our blessings and praise the Lord

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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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At the end of A Christmas Carol Scrooge chooses to make a change in his life that will affect everything.  In the Gospel, Mary chooses to embrace the message of the angel Gabriel.

Our choices carry powerful consequences for ourselves and those around us.  Sometimes they are major events in life, but often they occur throughout a day as we freely decide to either step up (seeking what is good) or step down (giving in to temptation and sin).

This Christmas, may the choices we make be guided by the love and grace of Jesus Christ!

December 21, 2014 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

Fr. Andrew Ricci

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