15th Sunday of the Year: What are we doing with what we've been given?
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that inspires us to prepare our hearts to become spiritually fruitful. (Lectionary #103) July 11, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Be not afraid!
Catholic Inspiration
Having warned his Apostles about the persecution they will face, Jesus exhorts them to cast out fear and embrace their faith. (Lectionary #388) July 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We face persecution with our faith in Christ
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus prepares his Apostles for the opposition that they will encounter as they carry out the Lord's work. (Lectionary #387) July 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We rely on the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
Sending out the Twelve Apostles to minister to the people, Jesus instructs them to rely on God alone as they carry out their work. (Lectionary #386) July 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We receive and respond to the Lord's call
Catholic Inspiration
The Lord gives his authority to the Twelve, inspiring us to receive Christ's call in our hearts today and swiftly respond with joyful faith. (Lectionary #385) July 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The compassion of Christ brings us hope
Catholic Inspiration
The compassion of Christ inspires us to draw near to the Lord and be his ambassadors to others. (Lectionary #384) July 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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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 -
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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