Daily Mass: We are given the sign of Jonah
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Jesus teaches the crowd that they are called to repentance, just like the sign of Jonah who proclaimed conversion of heart to the people of Nineveh. (Lectionary #226) February 25, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We pray for forgiveness
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The Lord teaches his disciples how to pray, underscoring the crucial need to forgive one another if we expect to be forgiven by God. (Lectionary #225) February 24, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Daily Mass: When we serve the poor we care for Christ
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Jesus teaches his disciples that every time we care for the needs of the poor, he takes our service as done to him. (Lectionary #224) February 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Lent
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Let's explore some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #25) February 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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1st Sunday of Lent: Facing our temptations
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We face our temptations with the spiritual tools of our faith and the support of good people in our lives, for united we stand and divided...we fall apart. (Lectionary #22) February 21, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Christ calls us to follow him
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Jesus invites Levi to follow him, and his acceptance reveals how we can respond to the Lord's call today. (Lectionary #222) February 21, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Some spiritual insights about fasting
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Jesus and Isaiah shed light on the spiritual power and application of fasting. (Lectionary #221) February 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Lenten Bootcamp: 1st Night - Evaluating our Spiritual Fitness
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This is a six part series where Fr. Andrew discusses how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape. In this 1st presentation he discusses how we evaluate our lives using external measures found in scripture, sacraments, fellowship, and our conscience. February 19, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We take up our crosses and follow Christ
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Jesus teaches that all those who wish to follow him must take up their crosses and follow his example. (Lectionary #220) February 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Ash Wednesday: Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned
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Psalm 51 clearly states our need for God's mercy, inviting us to open our hearts through the classic spiritual disciplines of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. (Lectionary #219) February 18, 2026 - 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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