Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
Catholic Inspiration
As we hear the Passion of the Lord on this Good Friday, may we join our sufferings and sacrifices to the Cross of Christ. (Lectionary #40) April 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
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Our reception of the Body and Blood of Christ instituted at the Last Supper sustains us for service in the world for the glory of God. (Lectionary #39) April 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Judas plots his betrayal
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Judas plots his betrayal of Jesus, and the Lord acknowledges it right before the institution of the Eucharist. (Lectionary #259) April 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The darkness within Judas and Peter is revealed
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At the Last Supper, the darkness within Judas and Peter is revealed, showing us how our unique temptations can weaken our hearts. (Lectionary #258) March 31, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: Easter Day
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Let's examine some of the main themes in the readings for Easter Day. (Lectionary #42) March 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus is at the center of a diverse crowd of people
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At the home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, Jesus is surrounding by a wide variety of people as the heart of Judas is revealed. (Lectionary #257) March 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Lord teach us to pray: 4th Talk - Contemplation
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This one day retreat was held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lake Nebagamon, WI on Saturday, March 28th. It offered opportunities for people to learn more about vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation. In this 4th and final presentation, Fr. Andrew reviews the basic elements of contemplative prayer. March 28, 2026 - St. Anthony Catholic Church - Lake Nebagamon, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Lord teach us to pray: 3rd Talk - Meditation
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This one day retreat was held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lake Nebagamon, WI on Saturday, March 28th. It offered opportunities for people to learn more about vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation. In this 3rd presentation, Fr. Andrew shares the steps of Meditation (also known as Mental Prayer) and discusses how this applies to the ancient practice of Lectio Divina. March 28, 2026 - St. Anthony Catholic Church - Lake Nebabamon, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Lord teach us to pray: 2nd Talk - Vocal Prayer
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This one day retreat was held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lake Nebagamon, WI on Saturday, March 28th. It offered opportunities for people to learn more about vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation. In this 2nd presentation, Fr. Andrew speaks about the practical aspects of vocal prayer with a special focus and discussion on the Our Father. March 28, 2026 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Lord teach us to pray: 1st Talk - General Introduction
Catholic Inspiration
This one day retreat was held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lake Nebagamon, WI on Saturday, March 28th. It offered opportunities for people to learn more about vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation. In this first presentation, Fr. Andrew discusses some of the basic aspects of Christian Prayer using the Catechism of the Catholic Church. March 28, 2026 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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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