Christmas: Christ is our light!
Catholic Inspiration
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!
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 -
info_outlineThe Holy Spirit - the third Person of the Trinity - descended upon the disciples and empowered them to proclaim the Good News of Christ. With the power of the Spirit these disciples will change the world.
Here are two powerful ways the Spirit helps us:
- To find our path and direction - giving us guidance
- To provide power and strength - to carry out our tasks
The Spirit continues to work through us today - guiding and empowering us to live our lives for the Lord. Come Holy Spirit!
June 8, 2014 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci
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