Daily Mass: Christ calls us to be salt and light
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Jesus teaches us that we are salt and light in the world, reminding us to not waste the opportunity to glorify our Heavenly Father by our good works. (Lectionary #360) June 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Beatitudes
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The Beatitudes introduce the Sermon on the Mount and remind us that as disciples of Christ we follow the Lord on the long journey that leads to eternal life. (Lectionary #359) June 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 11th Sunday of the Year
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Here are some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the 11th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #91) June 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Corpus Christi: The Body and Blood of Christ nourishes our lives
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The "Bread of Life" discourse in the sixth chapter of John's Gospel reveals how the Body and Blood of Jesus fosters our life in God. (Lectionary #167) June 6, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Sacrifices reveal the depth of our love in Christ
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Contrasting examples of outward show and surplus wealth, Jesus reveals the extraordinary sacrifice of a poor widow who gives all that she has for the glory of God. (Lectionary #358) June 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is Lord!
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Quoting Psalm 110, Jesus reveals the messianic promise, rightfully claiming the title "Lord" and our allegiance. (Lectionary #357) June 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We love God and one another
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Quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18, Jesus teaches us the two greatest commandments: to love God and one another. (Lectionary #356) June 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We stir into flame the gift of God
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2nd Timothy offers a powerful illustration to foster our faith as we "stir into flame" the gift of God. (Lectionary #355) June 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus cleverly responds to a trap
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Jesus responds to a trap set by the Pharisees and Herodians, inviting us to offer the gift of our lives - made in God's image and likeness - to the Lord. (Lectionary #354) June 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A practical exhortation for the faith from St. Peter
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2nd Peter offers a practical exhortation to foster one's faith that draws on elements of mind and heart, virtue and endurance, devotion, love, and self-control. (Lectionary #353) June 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThirst is a common experience of human life. We need water, and we have all experienced the physical sensation that tells us what we need:
- to live
- to thrive
- to be alive
The same is true for our souls, when we feel the thirst - the longing - for something in our hearts. In our need Jesus Christ comes to us - with the living water that restores us to life.
March 23, 2014 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci
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