Daily Mass: An important teaching about possessions
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus meets a young man who is eager to gain eternal life, but he walks away sad because he is hampered by his many possessions. (Lectionary #419) August 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 21st Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 21st Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #121) August 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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20th Sunday of the Year: Persistent and constant faith
Catholic Inspiration
A Canaanite woman persists and does not quit in her desire to ask Jesus to heal her daughter. (Lectionary #118) August 15, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Mary's Magnificat inspires us to proclaim God's glory in all aspects of our lives. (Lectionary #622) August 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The painful topic of divorce
Catholic Inspiration
The Pharisees attempt to test Jesus with the painful question of divorce. (Lectionary #417) August 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The task of forgiveness
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds to Peter's question about forgiveness with a powerful parable and a crucial command. (Lectionary #416) August 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Spiritual wisdom for our relationships
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers rich spiritual insight into different dynamics of our human relationships, helping us to heal when there is a problem and grow together in God's grace. (Lectionary #415) August 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: An insight about the greatest in the kingdom of heaven
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches the disciples about how a person becomes great in the kingdom of heaven. (Lectionary #414) August 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The parable of a grain of wheat
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable about a grain of wheat to illustrate the journey from death to new life that we find in the Paschal Mystery of Christ. (Lectionary #618) August 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 20th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #118) August 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineWater is an essential element here on Earth - capable of death and life.
- Death: the destructive force of a flood, or the cleansing power to remove filth
- Life: crucial for physical life, and capable of peace & serenity in our souls
The Baptism of the Lord was a moment that transforms and empowers all baptisms - configuring the newly baptized to Jesus Christ. His death on the Cross destroys our sin and death; his resurrection opens the doors of Heaven for our eternal life.
Today, what sin and/or temptation needs to be destroyed by the grace of Baptism? What virtues and abilities need to be nourished by the Lord's saving power that comes to us through our Baptism?
January 11, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci
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