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Preparing for Lent

Catholic Inspiration

Release Date: 02/15/2015

Daily Mass: Guarding against riches, we keep sight of what matters to God show art Daily Mass: Guarding against riches, we keep sight of what matters to God

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Jesus offers a parable, revealing how we guard against riches so that we may do what matters to God. (Lectionary #473) October 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Study, Pray, Serve: 30th Sunday of the Year show art Study, Pray, Serve: 30th Sunday of the Year

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Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 30th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary, Year B - #149) October 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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29th Sunday of the Year: Can you drink from the cup of Christ? show art 29th Sunday of the Year: Can you drink from the cup of Christ?

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When asked to share in his glory, Jesus asks James and John if they can drink from his cup, and then the Lord responds to all the disciples with a teaching that shapes our lives today.  Can you drink from the cup of Christ? (Lectionary - Year B, #146) October 19, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: We claim the courage to follow Christ show art Daily Mass: We claim the courage to follow Christ

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Jesus speaks of the need to choose sides in the spiritual life, showing us how forgiveness and grace will be offered in our tough times. (Lectionary #472) October 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: St. Luke shows us how to lead and follow show art Daily Mass: St. Luke shows us how to lead and follow

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St. Luke, the writer of his Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, demonstrates how there are times in our lives when we are called to lead and other moments when we need to follow as we live our faith in the context of daily life. (Lectionary #661) October 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: We have been abundantly blessed through Jesus Christ show art Daily Mass: We have been abundantly blessed through Jesus Christ

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The beginning of the Letter to the Ephesians spells out a four-fold spiritual blessing in Christ that we have received from God the Father. (Lectionary #470) October 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: We strive to foster the fruit of the Spirit! show art Daily Mass: We strive to foster the fruit of the Spirit!

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Paul's letter to the Galatians sheds insight on the "Fruit of the Spirit" and invites us to be guided by the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. (Lectionary #469) October 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: When we give alms God cleanses our hearts show art Daily Mass: When we give alms God cleanses our hearts

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While speaking to a Pharisee, Jesus shows us how giving alms helps us cleanse our hearts. (Lectionary #468) October 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: The Lord calls us to repentance show art Daily Mass: The Lord calls us to repentance

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The Lord makes it clear that we have been given the direct invitation to repent of our sins.  (Lectionary #467) October 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Study, Pray, Serve: 29th Sunday of the Year show art Study, Pray, Serve: 29th Sunday of the Year

Catholic Inspiration

Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 29th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary, Year B - #146) October 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Lent provides a powerful opportunity to grow closer to the Lord and one another.  Yet if we are unprepared we will miss much that this holy season has to offer.

This homily offers practical tips and tools to direct our path.  Use this for a simple starting point to make this the best Lent ever!

Originally given on March 2, 2013 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

Fr. Andrew Ricci

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