32nd Sunday of the Year: What's the intensity and object of our sacrifices?
Release Date: 11/10/2024
Daily Mass: Our strength comes from God in moments of trial
Catholic Inspiration
The martyrdom of Stephen reveals the cost of discipleship, empowering us to hold on to our faith even when it is unpopular, uncomfortable, and unpleasant. (Lectionary #696) December 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Christmas - May the light of Christ shine in our hearts!
Catholic Inspiration
As a tiny flame can grow to a blazing bonfire, the tiny baby born in Bethlehem becomes the light of the world. May our hearts be open to receive the light and love of Jesus Christ this Christmas so we can shine as his witnesses in the world. Merry Christmas, my friends! (Lectionary #13, 14, 15, 16) December 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord!
Catholic Inspiration
Zechariah praises God as he recognizes that his newborn son will one day prepare the people for the coming of the Messiah. (Lectionary #200) December 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Are we prepared and ready for the Lord?
Catholic Inspiration
When Elizabeth is asked what name will be given her newborn son, she announces (and Zechariah confirms) that his name is John. (Lectionary #199) December 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for Feast of the Holy Family. (Lectionary - Year ABC, #17) December 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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4th Sunday of Advent: Faith that fosters community and connections
Catholic Inspiration
As Mary and Elizabeth meet together, we see the power of the Holy Spirit at work to unite us and create community. (Lectionary #12) December 21, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Let us make haste to proclaim the Good News
Catholic Inspiration
After her encounter with the angel Gabriel, Mary travels in haste to meet Elizabeth, and her swift response inspires us to decisively answer the Lord's call as we put our faith into practice. (Lectionary #197) December 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Mary's example inspires our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Mary's response to the angel Gabriel inspires us to offer our lives and say "yes" to the Lord. (Lectionary #196) December 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Even when doubts arise, God works in our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Even as Zechariah doubts the words of Gabriel, God brings salvation history to fulfillment with the coming of John the Baptist to prepare the way of the Lord. (Lectionary #195) December 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Joseph's response to the angel of the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
Joseph's response to the angel reveals his commitment to God through the conviction of his actions. (Lectionary #194) December 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThe sacrifices of the women in 1st Kings and the Gospel of Mark reveal the power of our lives when the intensity and object of our convictions lead us closer to God and one another, pointing out our willingness to follow the example of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice on the Cross. (Lectionary - Year B, #155)
November 9, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com