Daily Mass: Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows
Catholic Inspiration
Today we recall the sorrow of Mary as she endured the passion and death of her Son on the Cross. (Lectionary #444/639) September 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross of Christ
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Jesus speaks to Nicodemus, revealing God's love for the world through the Cross of Christ. (Lectionary #638) September 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 25th Sunday of the Year
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Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #133) September 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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24th Sunday of the Year: It's all about forgiveness
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Jesus offers a parable that makes it clear that forgiveness is non-negotiable for a disciple of Christ. (Lectionary #130) September 12, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord offers two practical spiritual insights
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Jesus offers two rich spiritual insights that have tremendous potential to guide our lives. (Lectionary #442) September 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We work on ourselves first before we point out the faults of others
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Jesus offers practical spiritual advice that urges us to examine with a humble heart our own faults first before we call out the sins of others. (Lectionary #441) September 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus invites his disciples "to measure up" to his teaching
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Jesus exhorts his disciples to love, forgive, give, bless, pray, and stop judging and condemning one another...for the measure with which we measure will be measured back to us! (Lectionary #440) September 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus speaks of blessings and woes
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Jesus speaks of blessings and woes, reminding us that in the ups and downs of life we cultivate gratitude so that we can keep ourselves grounded regarding our need for God. (Lectionary #439) September 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Even in the messiness of our lives, God is with us
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In the midst of the messy reality that flows through our family, friendships, and relationships in the course of our lives, God is with us - weaving and guiding grace into the fabric of our lives. (Lectionary #636) September 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ seeks goodness and life
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The Lord teaches us that to seek goodness and life guides us how to live our lives with vibrant faith in the midst of the many options and choices that we face each day. (Lectionary #437) September 7, 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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