18th Sunday of the Year: An encounter with Christ brings healing and strength
Catholic Inspiration
Moved with pity, Jesus responds to the needs of the crowd by healing their sick and feeding their bodies and souls. (Lectionary #112) August 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jeremiah remains faithful in a moment of life and death
Catholic Inspiration
Jeremiah remains adamant regarding his message to the people as God's prophet. His faith inspires us to be steadfast when the world opposes our faith in Christ. (Lectionary #406) August 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Lord in your great love, answer me!
Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 69 inspires us to call upon the Lord for help and strength in our moments of need. (Lectionary #405) July 31, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We are formed in the hands of God
Catholic Inspiration
Jeremiah offers a vibrant illustration of our lives under the care and guidance of God. (Lectionary #404) July 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The faith of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
Catholic Inspiration
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were close friends of Jesus, and their faith inspires us to draw near to Christ. (Lectionary #403/#607) July 29, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Sooner or later, we stand in judgment before the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a sobering reflection on the reality of final judgment, inviting us to reflect on our lives now and adjust accordingly. (Lectionary #402) July 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: When in doubt, start small!
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a couple of parables that reveal the power of starting small in our spiritual practice and continuing with discipline and consistency. (Lectionary #401) July 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's examine some of the themes in the readings for Mass on this 18th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #112) July 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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17th Sunday of the Year: Jesus Christ is our precious treasure
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus shows how the Kingdom of Heaven is a treasure beyond measure or price, and we embrace this treasure when we place the Lord at the center of our lives. (Lectionary #109) July 25, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord meets us where we are and leads us where he wants us to go
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds to a request from the mother of the sons of Zebedee, turning a moment of weakness into a spiritual insight that leads to service. (Lectionary #605) July 25, 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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