Daily Mass: Two examples of healing and faith
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals two different people in the context of great faith. (Lectionary #383) July 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 15th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #103) July 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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14th Sunday of the Year: In Christ we rest from our labor
Catholic Inspiration
We rest from the labors and burdens of this life through the revelation of the Good News we have in Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #100) July 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord speaks of peace to his people
Catholic Inspiration
We yearn for a peace from God that this world cannot provide, a peace that fosters kindness, truth, and justice. (Lectionary #382) July 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Thomas makes a proclamation of faith in Christ
Catholic Inspiration
In the presence of the Risen Lord, Thomas overcomes his doubts and makes a proclamation of faith. (Lectionary #593) July 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus heals a paralytic
Catholic Inspiration
People bring a paralytic to Jesus, who both forgives his sins and heals his physical infirmity. (Lectionary #380) July 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI] Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord casts out demons with a word of command
Catholic Inspiration
Casting out demons with a word of command, Jesus reveals his divinity and inspires us to seek good and not evil in the course of our daily lives. (Lectionary #379) July 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Faith in the face of fear
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus challenges the faith of the disciples as they cry out in fear of drowning during a storm. (Lectionary #378) June 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Peter's profession of faith in Christ
Catholic Inspiration
Peter professes his faith that Jesus is the Christ, inspiring us to follow the Lord with all our hearts. (Lectionary #591) June 29, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #100) June 29, 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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