Catholic Inspiration
The response from the prophet Jeremiah invites us to entrust our lives into the hands of the shepherd who loves, cares, and defends us. (Lectionary #399) July 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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St. Paul reveals that we are like earthen vessels, containing the treasure of Jesus Christ who sustains us in spite of our weakness and fragility. (Lectionary #605) July 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Jeremiah and the Psalmist reveal that out of our relationship with God arises opportunities to speak words of faith to those around us. (Lectionary #397) July 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Jesus offers his disciples a way to be connected to his family when we do the will of our heavenly Father. (Lectionary #396) July 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Mary Magdalene's example inspires us to embrace the Lord in the messiness of our lives as we follow Christ and carry out his commands. (Lectionary #603) July 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Let's explore some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 17th Week of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #110) July 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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The shepherd protects, guides, and takes care of the sheep. In our need we draw near to the Lord our shepherd, even as we are mindful of the moments when we are called by God to shepherd those entrusted to our care. (Lectionary, Year B - #107) July 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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In the face of open hostility, Jesus continues his ministry and fulfills Isaiah's prophecy of God's plan for salvation history. (Lectionary #394) July 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Jesus declares that he is Lord of the sabbath, revealing that as God he is the center and priority of our lives. (Lectionary #393) July 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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In our weariness and exhaustion, Christ invites us to draw near to him and rest. (Lectionary #392) July 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThe Cross of Christ - ugly, filthy with the blood of countless victims, jagged, and splintered - becomes the sign of the depth and breadth of agony Jesus endured. As he embraces his suffering, the Cross becomes a bridge whereby he unites with all humanity, meeting us in our most profound moments of weakness and sin, and gives us hope through his triumph over death.
We must understand the Cross in the light of Easter joy:
- For if we only focus on the Cross then we have no hope; life becomes dark and filled with despair.
- And if we only focus on Easter joy then we have no respect for the gift of the Lord's Passion; we do not appreciate the price that was paid for our salvation.
We look to the Cross and allow Christ's Passion to touch our lives. We unite with Jesus and give grateful thanks that he has redeemed us in every aspect of our lives.
Come to the Cross and unite your heart to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ.
Be redeemed by Love Himself, who gave his life to save and set us free.
April 3, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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