Daily Mass: Paul's failure in Athens
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Preaching to the people of Athens, Paul's attempts are met with scoffing and ridicule. (Lectionary #293) May 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Paul experiences hardship
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Paul's circumstances change suddenly in Philippi when he encounters physical suffering, imprisonment, and a natural disaster; yet he responds with prayer and leads others to faith in Christ. (Lectionary #292) May 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Paul experiences many blessings
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Paul's journey to Philippi and his initial efforts are marked with success and apparent ease, inviting us to be grateful for moments in our own lives when we have been blessed. (Lectionary #291) May 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the Ascension of the Lord. (Lectionary #58) May 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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6th Sunday of Easter: Christ commands us to love one another
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Jesus commands his disciples to love another as he loves us, reminding us that when we stay near the Lord we will have all the love that we need. (Lectionary #56) May 4, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Paul sets out on a new adventure
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Prompted by a vision, Paul sets out for Macedonia to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #290) May 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: we proclaim Good News to the world
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On this feast of the apostles Philip and James, we recognize that the Lord continues to call us by name, empower us with grace, and send us out in the context of our daily lives to proclaim Good News to the people we meet. (Lectionary #561) May 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The community finds a path forward
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After much discussion from many points of view, the disciples welcome the Gentiles to receive the Good News of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #288) May 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The community dares to engage in conflict
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A debate arises within the Church about who can be saved, and the community gathers to engage in an intense debate to determine a course of action. (Lectionary #287) May 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: it is necessary for us to undergo hardships to enter the Kingdom of God
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Paul faces personal struggles and exhorts others to embrace hardship as a necessary part of the journey of faith. (Lectionary #286) April 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThe Sacrament of Reconciliation, which also goes by the names of Confession or Penance, is a powerful treasure. Yet there are many misconceptions, many fears, and many questions that surround this great gift to the Church. Sometimes I think that folks would rather have a dental root canal than walk into a confessional...
If it has been some time since you have gone to Confession, do not fear! This incredible Sacrament continues to transform hearts and change lives; the following presentation dispels some of the myths and answers many of the common questions that are frequently asked.
This sacrament has four components:
- Contrition - sometimes called repentance, shows we are sorry
- Confession - where we admit what we have done
- Reparation - where we undertake a penance as an outward sign we want to make things right
- Absolution - where the priest, speaking on God's behalf, extends God's grace and forgiveness
This sacrament will touch our hearts and change our lives! Confession is not only an experience of forgiveness, but it is a direct encounter with God's grace - a profound and intense path that leads to the love of Jesus Christ.
This 45 minute presentation was given to the RCIA class on March 16, 2014. These remarks address a wide range of practical issues that are frequently asked and are meant to help us all understand how to embrace the great sacrament of Confession, especially if we are a little hazy about the last time we stepped into a confessional.
March 16, 2014 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci
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