Study, Pray, Serve: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Catholic Inspiration
Let's examine some of the major themes that surface in our readings for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. (Lectionary #38) March 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus teaches a lesson about mercy
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A woman caught in the act of adultery is brought before Jesus, and the Lord provides a teachable moment that reveals both mercy and justice. (Lectionary #251) March 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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5th Sunday of Lent: Jesus wept
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The weeping of Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus reveals the Lord's compassion for all humanity, inviting us to draw near to the one who redeems the depth of our suffering and grief. (Lectionary #34) March 21, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Faith in the midst of division and unrest
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Both the crowd and the leaders are uncertain about the identity of Jesus, fostering division and dissent that leads to isolation. (Lectionary #249) March 21, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
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Psalm 34 addresses the reality of profound human anguish, reminding us that God draws near to us with the strength we need to carry on. (Lectionary #248) March 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Lenten Bootcamp: 5th Night - Building a spiritual Rule of Life
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This six part series explores how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape. In this 5th presentation, Fr. Andrew discusses aspects of vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation as it applies to the daily, weekly, seasonal, and yearly rhythm of our lives. March 19, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The example of St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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St. Joseph reveals the depth of his character through his decisive action in response to carry out God's will. (Lectionary #543) March 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the just judge
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Jesus reflects on his relationship with the Heavenly Father, revealing that he will be the judge of all creation at the end of time. (Lectionary #246) March 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A physical healing with spiritual implications
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Jesus heals a man and then gently encourages him to avoid sin, teaching us to reflect on the healing we require in all aspects of our lives. (Lectionary #245) March 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A lesson in intercessory prayer
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A royal official comes to Jesus and asks for the healing of his son. (Lectionary #244) March 16, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThe sacrifice of Isaac sounds truly terrible - that someone would offer their only beloved son. It assaults our sense of goodness, human dignity, and respect...and this is an accurate assessment.
And yet this is exactly what God did for us. The Father offers his beloved son as a sacrifice. A working definition for "sacrifice" may be:
"to give up something because we believe in something greater"
Simply put, the depth of our sacrifices reveals the extent of our values, convictions, and love. It is the love, revealed in the transfigured glory of Christ, which inspires us to offer our lives as a sacrifice for others.
March 1, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci
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